William T. Brown, 68, of St. Marys, OH died 11:49 a.m. Friday May 9, 2015 at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1947 in Lima, OH to Leonard J. and Nell Jean (Trippy) Brown. On July 5, 1988 in Coldwater, OH he married Virginia Ross, who survives.

Also survived by daughter Stacy (Tony) Louth of Spencerville, OH, daughter Paula Brown of Spencerville, OH, 2 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren, brother Richard (Donna) Brown of Land-O-Lakes, FL, sister Penny (Todd) Harruff of Spencerville, OH, sister Dixie (Jeff) Mays of St. Marys, OH, step-son Scott (Jeri) Holmes of Celina, OH, step-daughter Theresa Holmes of Detroit, MI, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents Leonard and Nell Jean Brown; granddaughter Brittany Brown.

A veteran of the United States Army, he served in the 9th Infantry Division during the Viet Nam era.

He was a retired production employee for the Ford Motor Co. – Lima, OH Engine Plant. He was a member of VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323, both in St. Marys.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer hunting, mowing his lawn, NASCAR, and drinking Miller Lite beer.

Private family services will be held.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family via: www. millerfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.