Steven Ned Brown

1949 - 2024

Steven Ned Brown

May 30, 1949 - April 23, 2024

Beaufort, South Carolina - Steven Ned Brown, 74, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away peacefully April 23, 2024, at the MUSC University Medical Center, Charleston, S.C.

Steve was born in Beaufort, on May 30, 1949. He grew up on the Beaufort River and loved to sail. He graduated from Beaufort High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. There, he joined a service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, and made steadfast friends who loved to throw pies in the faces of their brothers on their birthday, a tradition that continued even when they all considered themselves mature adults.

Steve returned to Beaufort and somehow, against all odds, charmed Jean Miller, who was way out of his league, to date him, and then become his better half. Jean, as an introvert, spent most of her married life rolling her eyes and biting her tongue, but she did bless him with four children: Stephanie Brown (Ryan Newton); Kelsey Brown (Austin Mishoe); MItchell Brown (Kera); and Steven Wade Brown. The children were a source of great pride and boasting, much of which may have been embellished. Steve also has two granddaughters, Elise and Genevi, and a bonus granddaughter, Zoe, who are all obviously the most beautiful and intelligent children on the planet. It's surprising the Beaufort Gazette does not have more headlines extolling the wonders of these girls.

Steve was an extrovert who lived larger than life, and his generosity often left his bank account in the red. His dedication to helping others was instilled by his mother, Trannie Brown (deceased), and his ability to make a short story long was inherited from his father, Ned Brown (deceased). Steve had a sister, Cindy Brown Tucker (deceased), who had the sweetest, most loving spirit and left this earth too soon. Steve's youngest sister, Nan Brown Sutton, was also a source of bragging rights for Steve as an actress and store owner.

Steve touched a multitude of people. If you don't believe this, please read all the comments on Facebook! The words express so much gratitude for having known him and shared experiences that left them feeling uplifted and are a source of comfort to his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 5, at Kate Gleason Park (behind Beaufort Memorial Hospital) at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Steve Brown's Service to Mankind Fund to continue his life's mission of helping others. To donate, visit GoFundMe.com/mankind-fund. His legacy is truly one of love and generosity.