Edward C. Brown

Edward C. Brown, age 78, of Northville, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away March 13, 2023.  He was born on December 5, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and Ruth (Leland) Brown. Ed grew up in Birmingham and eventually moved to Northville in 1978. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he proudly served as a highly decorated member of the Army National Shooting Team.

Ed graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, class of 1963. He continued his education at Western Michigan University earning his Bachelor of Arts in Finance. Ed grew up in a family of car enthusiasts. He and his brothers were known to have a bit of a mischievous side, often racing family vehicles, which resulted in several burnt-out engines and attempts by the boys to sneak the vehicles back into their parent's garage. Ed also discovered a passion for marksmanship at a young age and won numerous national skeet-shooting awards.

Ed took over his father's Ford Dealership, Bill Brown Ford, in the 70s becoming the 4 ^th generation Principal Dealer. Under his leadership, the dealership flourished, and Ed became a luminary in the Ford Community. He was known for his commitment to excellent customer service, supporting the Livonia community, and his dedication to his employees.

Throughout his career, he was widely known as a visionary in the industry. He was hard-working with a kind spirit, which was evident in the way he took care of his employees. His leadership style and commitment to his team were a testament to the kind of automotive industry leader he was.

When he wasn’t at the dealership, Ed enjoyed socializing with his friends on the golf course or at the Meadowbrook Country Club where he was a longtime member. He was an avid investor in the stock market.  Ed's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and his legacy of service and dedication will be remembered for years to come. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Ed is survived by his son Thomas (Lindsay Jorgensen-Brown) Brown; his daughter Ruth Ann Brown; his brother William “Bill” Brown Jr.; and his nieces and nephew; Becca, Beth, and Billy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Leland “Bud” Brown.

A memorial will be held on Friday, March 24 ^th , 2023 from 11 am until 3 pm with friends and family sharing memories at 1 pm at Meadowbrook Country Club, 40941 Eight Mile Road, Northville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait, Detroit, Michigan 48207 or https://gcfb.org or to the Make-A-Wish Michigan, 7600 Grand River Avenue, Suite 175, Brighton, Michigan 48114 .