Michael Henderson Brown

Michael Henderson Brown "Mike, Crash, Brownie, Charlie, Doc", age 67, gained his wings and went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. He was born on October 21st, 1958 and was originally from Sykesville, Maryland but was currently residing in Rogersville, Tennessee to be near his children. Michael was of the Pentecostal faith and grew up attending the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Ellicott City, Maryland. Later in life he was baptised and saved by the Lord in the Patapsco River in Sykesville. Growing up, Michael attended the Sykesville School, however at an early age he knew school was not for him. Michael left school and went to work full time. Over the years, Michael held many jobs however the ones he remembered and enjoyed most were working on a dairy farm, Fogle's Septic Services in Sykesville, Ikex in Taneytown, Hahn's of Westminster, and running a tractor/mower for the State of Maryland. After moving to Tennessee, he enjoyed helping family and neighbors. He would often be found doing yard work, small home repairs, or cutting firewood. Michael was a previous member of the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) along with his son, Daniel Brown. He has often spoke of the good friends he made with the CMA and said riding with them were some of the best memories of his life. Michael also enjoyed the outdoors! He loved going fishing every chance he could get! He enjoyed grilling outside and having a good bonfire. He loved people and often invited friends and neighbors to come over and eat. During cold weather he loved drawing and crafts. Due to prior hard times in his own life, struggling with addiction and at times homelessness, Michael would help anyone he could that was in need. He was known to feed the homeless or give them a place to sleep. He always kept faith through all his trials in life and often spoke about the Lord to people. Michael truly didn't know a stranger! If he could crack a joke and make you smile then he was happy! Michael was preceded in death by his younger brother, Richard Brown; grandparents, Merrian and Effie Brown and Luther and Olive Renshaw; aunts and uncles, Doug Brown (Shirley), Helen Demalade (Andy), George Renshaw (Barbara), and Albert Renshaw (Nida). Michael loved his family very much and was survived by his son, Daniel Brown (Dena); step-daughter, Christina Riley; numerous adopted grandchildren; ex-wife, Donna Gregory; father, Ernest Brown Sr.; mother, Nancy Brown; brother, Ernest Brown Jr. (Linda), sister, Patricia Craft (Jim); uncle, Jim Brown (Harriet); numerous nieces and nephews. If anyone would like to make a donation in honor of Michael Brown, please consider the Safe Haven Cold Weather Shelter ran by the Health and Human Services Department located at 127 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 or online at https://hspinc.org or you can donate to the Westminster Rescue Mission online at https://www.westminsterrescuemission.org The family would like to send a special thank you to Caris Hospice in Greeneville, TN. Specifically to Michael's RN, Amie Rice, CNA Christina Conrad, and also Sarah, Diana, Mary, and Jessica! There are several others with the group as well. They are an amazing team and were a tremendous help to Dad and our entire family this past year! They are truly Angels on earth and we could not have gotten through this without them. Also a huge thank you to the staff at Laughlin Nursing Home in Greeneville, TN who gave Dad wonderful care in his final days. Thank you to the riders that came out from the Peace Makers for Dad's final ride and for visiting him in the nursing home. Thank you to the riders with the True Sons who aslo called to check on him and our family. Lastly, thank you to our sweet neighbors who came to visit Dad and brought food and a smile or a big hug- Anna Marchetti and Phil Alexander, Jay Helfman (RIP) and family, Anne Gainey, Deanna Collier, and Silas Collier. Your kindness during this time past year has filled our hearts! We love you all! RIP to Dad! We love you always and will see you again someday! Michael's wishes were to be cremated and to have no formal services. The family will have a private gathering at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com