This obituary is placed on our website in courtesy of the Brown family: John Watson Brown, Jr. (Johnny), age 63, of Anderson, SC, devoted husband to Mary Ann Brown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 16, at 2:00 PM at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 102 North Park Drive, Anderson, SC, 29625. Born June 24, 1959, in Chester, SC, he was the son of the late John Watson Brown, Sr. and Rose Ann Simpson Brown. He was a graduate of Clemson University with a BA degree in Sociology and was retired from the Olive Garden Restaurant. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Lee Brown Gaskey (David) of Chester, SC; stepson Mitchell Turner (Ana), step-granddaughters, Kenya, Shilo and Mia; stepdaughter, Shannon Brown Carter (Ricky); step grandsons, Sean, Luke, Kyle, Drew; and brother-in-law, Reese Fant (Diane). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church, c/o, Reverend Bob Marcaurelle, 2003 Lynn Avenue, Anderson, SC, 29621. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com