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Michael Phillip "Mike" Browder, Sr., 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1960 to the late Ken and Betty Browder.
Mike was a gifted musician and bass player, excellent artist with many different mediums, and was an avid collector of many different things. He loved his best friend and beloved dog, "Star Fox." He was a kind and gentle soul who had a calming presence and sweet spirit. He loved his church family.
Preceded in death by mother and father.
Survived by his wife of 16 years, Tammy Browder; children: Michael Phillip Browder II and Aaron Browder; stepchildren: Brittany Raines and David Ledford; sisters Lyn Shelton and Susan Hope; grandchildren: Sabastian, Wesley, Chase, Mason, and Trinity; nieces Dawn Butler and Samantha McClure; nephews Justin McClure and Luke McClure. He also leaves behind special friends Don Wade and J.R. Martin.
Mike's family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Sunday November 17th at the "Ridge Chapel" of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 1pm on Monday November 18th at the funeral home with an hour visitation prior to the service. He will be laid to rest following his service at Lee Cemetery in McDonald, TN.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Mike or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Browder family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311

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