Donald Lee Brown, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Wings of Hope Hospice. He was born on May 25, 1933, the son of Wayland and Marguerite (Dawson) Brown.

Donald was a man of many talents. He was skilled in wood-working and also very talented at painting. He was a family man that loved spending time with his wife and children as well as his many friends.

Donald is survived by his wife, Patricia Brown; step-son, Matthew (Jessica) Yore; step-daughter, Kathy (Jimmy) Yore; grandsons, Alexander Yore and Craig Brown; granddaughters, Brittany Brink, Dana Paulson, Liliana Chacon, Marina Chacon; great grandchildren, Jacob, Isaiah, Noah Dunn and Lizzie Paulson. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Donald Sr., and Craig Brown; brothers, Robert and Jesse Brown and sisters, Ona Norcross and Annabelle Flanders.

Per Don's request, cremation has taken place and no services are being held.

Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com