Michael Lee Brown

July 30, 1957 - January 29, 2017

Greenville, SC

Michael Lee Brown 59, of Greenville died Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Greenville, SC.

He was born in High Point, NC, the son of the late Eileen Lee and William Brigham Brown, III.

You may have known him as Mike, Michael, Cream, or Ice Cream. He was a 1979 graduate of Clemson University. His early career covered many facets of mechanical engineering. He was best known for his work as a sports agent where he touched the lives of many coaches, players, and support staff.

Surviving are two sisters, Janey (Glenn) Barnes of Raleigh, NC and Brigham Brown Thomas of Knoxville, TN; nephews, Peter and Greg Barnes and Patrick and Stuart Thomas; special friend, Jennifer Ford; and his two four-legged children, Truman and Sadie.

A Special Service of Remembrance will be 2 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at NewSpring Church-Clemson Campus, 13200 Clemson Blvd. Seneca, SC 29678.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC 29630 followed by a funeral service at 2 PM in the Chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Clemson, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dabo's All In Team Foundation, P.O. Box 1585, Clemson, SC 29633; Arians Family Foundation, 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Building 2B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; or the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

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Published by The News and Observer on Jan. 31, 2017.

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Charlie Rowe

February 6, 2017

I knew Mike from the Engineering part of his life. I worked with Mike at Atlantic Research Corp and Touchstone Research Lab and was the most organized program manager and business development gu, but his best attribute was that he was always a good friend.

Jeff Friend

February 1, 2017

Our deepest condolences and best wishes to the Brown family. Mike was a super guy. We enjoyed our times with Brownie.

Jeff & Becki Friend

Joe Gilbert

Sent Flowers

January 31, 2017

Sincere condolences to the Brown family and friends. May God comfort you at this time.

Dale Craft

January 31, 2017

Janie and family,
Having grown up with Mike in the neighborhood and being with him through high school, I have many fond memories. I think his neighborhood buddies bestowed him with the "Ice Cream" nickname. It sure stuck. Even though I lost touch after moving to Chicago and now Memphis, it sounds like Mike had a great impact serving others. I was so excited to hear his impact on the Clemson coach and being able to experience this year. A life well run.

Laura Blanchard

January 31, 2017

Janey, I am so sorry for your (and your family's) loss. You and Mike have the same smile! I know you and your family will miss him. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Eisengrein

January 31, 2017

Ice Cream was a friend in college. He would help all who entered his path. Appreciate all his did for United Way of Pickens County and especially his work with Dabo's All-In Foundation. He will be sorely missed.

Katrina Kidd

January 31, 2017

Brigham, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I am thinking about you and Janey and sending prayers for comfort.

Tammy Claiborne

January 31, 2017

Brigham....I am so sorry for your loss. In reading about Mike it sounds like he was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people. I am thinking of you and your family.

M&M Hardware

January 31, 2017

So for your lose. You are on our thoughts & prayers
God Bless

Houston Matthews

January 30, 2017

Ice Cream it has been 40 years since we were on the field with Coach Wilhelm. I thank you for all you did for each of us. You were special to all of us through some great times. God has another great agent in heaven.

Ryan Jones

January 30, 2017

Amazing how little time I spent with Mike while working at The Tiger Sports Shop, yet he made such an impact on me with his warm smile and positivity. Even though some days he looked like he might be in pain, I never once heard him utter a complaint. Clemson has lost a treasure in Mike Brown. I am blessed to have known this wonderful human being.

Donna Mousa

January 30, 2017

Mike will be missed by many people as he touched so many lives. I will miss his smile and friendship. Rest in peace and I will see you again.

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