Waldo E. Brown

Waldo E. Brown

Waldo Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home - Marietta on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Waldo E. Brown, 87, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Marietta Heights Post Acute. He was born on November 25, 1937, in Marietta, the son of the late Willard J. Brown and Gladys Schafer Brown.

Waldo was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betsy, and his son, Roger Brown.

He is survived by his daughter Barbara (Bill) Barefoot; daughter-in-law Heather Brown; grandchildren Chantel Brown, Mia Barefoot, and Henry Barefoot; and several nieces and nephews.

He is survived by one sister, Marilyn Marenchin, and preceded in death by his brothers, Harold "Bud" Brown and Larry L. Brown.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Marietta Heights Post Acute for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Waldo during his time there.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

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