Mr. Willie Edward "Eddie" Brown, of Finley, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his home.  Eddie was born March 20, 1944 in Dyer County to the late Willie and Tommy Lee Brown.  Eddie was a people person and spent his life in sales for various companies.  He had a passion for his family and friends, spending time hunting, fishing, cooking and sharing meals with them.  He was involved in stock car racing for many years as well as being a life-long fan of baseball.  He was dedicated to youth baseball in Dyer County as an umpire, coach and fan most of his lifetime.

He is survived by his sons, Darren Brown, Josh Brown, Cliff Pruitt, his daughters Cathy Pitts & Angela Matlock, his brothers, Franklin, Joe & David Brown.  He was greatly loved and known as "Pop" by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Lineberry Brown, his parents and his brothers, Harry & James Brown.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Dyersburg Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Graveside funeral services will then be held at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, conducted by Bro. Charlie Halliburton.  Scott Thacker, Joey Wallace, Austin "Bub" Pruitt, Mike White, Don Allen Smith & Cliff Pruitt will be honored serving as pallbearers.