Stuart Franklin Brown, age 62 of Boone, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2025 at his
residence.
He is the son of the late Lewis Franklin Brown and Elizabeth Faye Sheffield Brown.
He retired in 2024 from the Town of Boone, after 27 years of service.
Franklin was the best father to his son Jordan, and would move heaven and earth for
his grandchildren Kinsley and Mason Brown.
He attended Rutherwood Baptist Church in Boone.
Franklin was a kindred soul.
He is survived by his son, Jordan Brown of Boone; a granddaughter Kinsley Brown of
Boone; a grandson Mason Brown of Boone; a sister, Kathy Hamby and husband Jimmy
of Deep Gap; two nephews, Victor Hamby of Deep Gap, and Jimmy Hamby of Boone; a
niece, Alisha Linamen of Boone.
He is also survived by his special friend Sandy Wilson.
Services for Franklin Brown will be conducted Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm
in Rutherwood Baptist Church, Boone. The family will receive friends one hour prior to
the services from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be sent to: Baptist on Mission – Helene Relief, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27511
Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website
www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Brown family.
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