Howard Keith Brown, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at his home at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 unexpectedly.

He was born January 20, 1960, in Chillicothe, to the late Roscoe Wilson Sr. and Vivian Margaret McGraw Brown.  On July 2, 1982, he married the former Bonnie Blaney who survives.

In addition to his wife, surviving a son, Keith Brown, of Chillicothe; daughters, Kelly (Brian) Collins, of Chillicothe and Katie (Lee) George, of Waverly; grandchildren, Aiden, Noah, Braxton, Carsyn and Waylen; sisters, Judy Stewart and Jane Hayes both of Chillicothe; brothers, Robert (Karen) Brown, of Washington, IN and George Brown, of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

Keith retired from Vertis Corporation.  He was an avid fisherman.  Above all, Keith enjoyed spending time with and supporting his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com