Kelly Lee Brown

  Mr. Kelly Lee Brown, age 57, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence.  Kelly was born September 24, 1966 in Warren, Ohio.  He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union #89.  He had many interests, but enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially cheering on his favorite drivers, Rusty Wallace until his retirement, and then Joey Logano.  His greatest love was his family and he always spent as much time as he could with his wife and grandbabies.

     Kelly was preceded in death by his aunts, Cindy Nowell and Judi Joyner; and his nephew, Jeremy Brown.  He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Dee Brown; four children, Keri Lynn Hayes, Brandon Lee Rhodes, both of Leitchfield, KY, Joseph L. Eiler, Pekin, IN,  and Zachary Taylor Rhodes, Bowling Green, KY; seven grandchildren, Aayden, Dani, Jackson, Maddie, J.T., Charlee, and Finley; his father, Bill Brown, Brandenburg, KY; his mother, Sandra Brown, Morrow, OH;  two brothers, Bill Brown, Warren, OH, Matthew Brown, Chardon, OH; and his sister, Julie (Lary Livezey) Brown, Morrow, OH.

     Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. John Oliver officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday.