Henry Robert Wesley Brown

Henry Robert Wesley Brown, age 85, of West Jefferson, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on September 3, 2026. Born on July 24, 1941, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles and Laura Cooper Brown, was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School and was an Army National Guard veteran.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Brown; sisters, Ramona Chamberlin and Judy Johnson; a stepson, Christopher Boggs; and granddaughter, Natasha Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Eagleson Brown, and her granddaughters, Nadia (Dustin) Trevio and Kenzie Boggs; his children, Robert W. (Ann) Brown; Roger W. (Vicki) Brown; Richard L. Brown; Kristina Pinkerman; Becky (Mark) Campbell; Shari (John) Patterson; Sandy (Jeff) Bargdill and Stephanie Rookstool; brothers-in-law, Robert Chamberlin and Ray Johnson; twenty-two grandchildren and thiry-seven great-grandchildren.

Henry retired from COTA after 25 years of dedicated service. He was an avid automobile collector and took great pride in his collection. He enjoyed fishing in his pond, mowing his lawn, and riding motorcycles. Henry was always the jokester, bringing laughter and smiles to those around him. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family and created many lasting memories with those he loved. A Celebration of Bud’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Brant Preston Funeral Home in Sciotoville, officiated by Dr. Robert W. Brown. Interment will follow at Memorial Burial Park. Friends and family are invited to gather on Wednesday, September 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.