Ervin Brown Obituary
In loving memory of Ervin Nathaniel Brown (The Swerve), a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, age 52, passed away Friday, August 30th peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 29, 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Robert Brown, Sr. and his niece, Brittany Brown.
He is survived by his mother, Jewel F. Brown; brother Perry Robert Brown Jr and his wife Suzanne; daughter Danyell Sholtz; grandchildren Baylee, Raymond, Payslee, Sadee, Brantley and Brayden; nieces Ashley Pyler and husband Christian, Kayla Brown, Alexa McPherson; nephew Raymond McPherson; lifelong partner Wanda Walden; along with many cousins.
He was a member of Local 43 Plumbers and Steamfitters union for many years. He loved his work and his work family. He loved his dog in heaven, Nanook; his family and most importantly, he loved God. He is now in his healed body watching the Vols with his daddy, wrapped in the arms of Jesus. He will be forever loved and missed.
Rest in peace The Swerve.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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