Carl Jay Brown

Carl Jay Brown, 62, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away February 8, 2024 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Carl was born on August 17, 1961 in Lawrenceburg, IN, a son of the late Buddy Brown and Jessie (Rice) Brown. Carl attended school in Moores Hill, IN. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Carl was employed as a truck driver for numerous years. Later on, Carl began his own business in aerial photography, an endeavor that encompassed his greatest passions. In addition to flying, Carl also built model airplanes, liked to shoot guns and collecting many things. He attended the Bear Creek Baptist Church.

Carl is survived by sons Dustin Shelton (Jennifer) of Rising Sun, IN, Buddy Shelton of Rising Sun, IN, Anthony Smith (Myra) of Dillsboro, IN, and Carl Brown of Kissimmee, FL;  daughter Jessica Brown of Orlando, FL; brothers Clifford Brown and Earl Brown; sister Mary McCreary; grandchildren Adrianna, Isaiah, Kiersten, Rachelle, Harold, Jasmine, Hunter, Jenesis, Bree, Aaliyah, Jordan, Alyssa, Xavier, Kailey, Gabriel, Faith, and Emily; some great grandchildren; nephew Billy Brown; niece Danielle Brown, as well as several other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by brothers William “Bill” Brown and Donald Beach, and sister Barbara Smith.

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