H. Frank Brown

Mr. Harold Franklin Brown, 52 years of age of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. He was born in Kenton, OH on January 10, 1962, the son of Harry F. Brown of Forest, OH and the late Phyllis Landon Brown. Frank is survived by his wife, Amy Musgrave Brown; a son, Joshua Tyler Brown of Indianapolis, IN; a daughter, Holly Elizabeth Brown of Bridgeport, WV; three sisters Deb (Jim Grafmiller) Brown of Upper Sandusky, OH; Cheryl (Larry) Passet of Wharton, OH; Patty (Todd) Coffman of Findlay, OH. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Brown. He graduated from Riverdale High School in 1980. He lettered in 3 sports including football, basketball, and baseball. He was a starting outfielder on the 1980 state semi-finalist baseball team. He attended The Ohio State University and finished his degree in Computer Science from Ohio Northern University. He began his career at the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. and later transferred to the CJIS Division in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He worked for the FBI as a program manager, CJIS Division Information Technology Management Section. He recently was recognized for twenty-five years of service with the FBI. Since moving to Bridgeport twenty years ago, he became involved in the community with many of his children's activities. He was instrumental in developing and coaching travel and recreational soccer for the area. His love of sports included the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, and the Bridgeport Indians. His greatest love was family! A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Blanchard River Church of Christ, 15745 State Route 81, Dunkirk, OH on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steven Umphress officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to Riverdale High School Athletic Boosters or to The American Cancer Society, in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.shieldsfh.com

H. Frank Brown

January 10, 1962 - January 6, 2015