July 20, 1939 – October 19, 2025

Charlie Brown, 86, of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 19, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Grandview, Texas to Olin Brown and Velma Moseley Brown.

Charlie grew up in a small farming town where he helped his dad on the farm, as well as working at different service stations.

He was a dedicated and hardworking man his whole life, qualities he passed on to his children. Charlie was an example of a faithful Christian man, devoted husband, and father.

Charlie met his beloved wife, Ophelia, in 1956 and started an everlasting bond of love, laughter, and joy. Charlie worked and retired after 35 years at Dallas Power and Light.

In his retirement, he opened a car wash; considered to be one of the cleanest and finest around.

Charlie was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend to many.

His devotion to his family could be seen as he supported and attended every sporting and major event in his children and grandchildren’s life. Charlie will be loved, missed and cherished by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Velma Brown.

Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Ophelia Brown; children: Sharon and Earl Reid; Gary and Lanette Brown; and Greg and Rhonda Brown; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Yolie Beavers; and a multitude of other family and friends.

Final resting place was at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.