Herbert S. "Biz" Brown Jr., age 94, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Willows at Willard. He was born June 5, 1930 in Norwalk, Ohio to Herbert Sr. and Cornelia (Reuting) Brown. Biz graduated from Norwalk High School in 1948 and was a US Navy veteran. He worked as an automotive parts manager for local dealerships. He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church in Willard and the Norwalk Eagles Lodge for 73 years. Biz was in a bowling league for 57 years and a golfing league for many years. He enjoyed going to sporting events and concerts, puzzles and watching game shows. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by daughter, Karen Shellhammer of Willard; son, Ken (Linda) Brown of Willard; 5 grandchildren, Christopher (Angelica) Shellhammer of Willard, Corey Shellhammer of Willard, Kimberly (Angelo) Velotta of Mentor, Lauren Brown of Willard and Hannah Brown of Willard; 4 great grandchildren, Eliot and Olivia Shellhammer of Willard and Leo and Lorenzo Velotta of Mentor.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Joan (Noble) Brown, who passed away January 21, 2020 and who he married August 19, 1951; parents, Herbert Sr. and Cornelia (Reuting) Brown; sister, Janet Mae Brown and 2 half sisters, Ruth Thomas and Dorothy Ward.
His family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at the Willows at Willard for their commitment and care that they gave to Biz.
Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Grace Methodist Church, 108 W. Maple St, Willard, Ohio with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mike Leonard and Pastor Doug Winner officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
MARILYN FRYMAN - Dec 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Biz. I always enjoyed talking to him over the years. He was such a nice man. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Deb Kostoff - Dec 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Mariann Teagarden - Dec 9, 2024
Karen and Family, Sorry for your Loss. Thoughts and Prayers for your entire family.
Karl Pfaff - Dec 6, 2024
Sorry for your loss I enjoyed working at the Food Bank with Biz He’s an American original and will be missed
Barbara Blankenship - Dec 6, 2024
Karen and Kenny and all of the family you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Biz was such a great guy. seem like he was always kidding you and had a joke for you. I always enjoy talking to him. My condolences to all of you. God bless you all.
Penny Mastron Howell - Dec 6, 2024
I was so sorry to hear that Biz passed away. He is one person I will never forget that worked for my dad. He was like family . He brought a lot of smiles to my sister and I as we were growing up. Hugs and prayers to his family . He will be missed.
Bob & LaVonne Ayres - Dec 5, 2024
Karen, Ken, & families: It was certainly sad news to hear of Biz’s passing. He always seemed to be such an upbeat & cheerful guy, always with a smile & a chuckle. He will be missed by so many people who knew him. Kind thoughts and prayers are going out for you & the extended Brown family. May God provide strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead, and fond memories for the years to come.
Kim and Jerry Jacobs - Dec 5, 2024
Dear Karen and Kenny and family, So sorry for the loss of your dad. Such a sweet man! I know he will be missed at church and by everyone he knew. What a smile he had!!
Roger and Mary Harmon - Dec 5, 2024
Sorry Karen, Ken and family to hear of Biz passing. He was such a nice guy. Prayers for your loss.
Marsha Ganni and Ashley (Ganni) Cole - Dec 5, 2024
Karen and family, Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha Ganni and Ashley (Ganni) Cole - Dec 5, 2024
Karen and family, Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Robbie Rees - Dec 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss Karen, 🙏
Larry and Sharon Wingert - Dec 5, 2024
Kearn and Kenny, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I can't say enough about the kindness and honesty of your dad. I feel so fortunate to have known Biz I learned so much from him. He gave me my first job when I came to willard. His sense of humor was the best. Thank you for sharing your Dad with us. May God bless you all and my Herbert rest well.
Patty Reppart - Dec 4, 2024
Karen and Kenny and families, so sad to learn of your dad’s passing. He was a well known pillar of the community. He will be missed and so much at the basketball games too. My love and prayers are with you all. ❤️🌹🙏🙏🙏
Patty Reppart - Dec 4, 2024
Karen and Kenny and families, so sad to learn of your dad’s passing. He was a well known pillar of the community. He will be missed and so much at the basketball games too. My love and prayers are with you all. ❤️🌹🙏🙏🙏
Esta Polachek - Dec 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss Ken and Karen. I'm glad I got to meet him. Willard also lost a special man. I will pray for comfort and peace for your family. 🙏
Mick O’Brien and family. - Dec 4, 2024
Karen and family. Very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with your dad.
Sherry Long - Dec 4, 2024
So very sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Biz always seemed such a gentle, quiet person. Prayers for all.
Brenda (Yohn) Tucker - Dec 4, 2024
Biz was my 2nd dad to me. Always glad to see me. I called him daddy Biz. Oh how he loved sports and was so much fun to be around. Such a great family man. He will be surely missed.
Jeff & Linda Adams - Dec 4, 2024
Going to miss talking to Biz at are connect dinners at the Willard Church of God. Are condolences. Jeff.🙏
Charlotte & Gary Fink - Dec 4, 2024
Karen & Family So very sorry to hear of your Dad passing. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Brian Slone - Dec 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss. I will miss calling and speaking with him. He always gave me a hard time, which I loved.
Newman & Darlene King - Dec 4, 2024
Karen and Kenny, we are so sorry to read about your dad's passing He is with your mom now He was such a great person Always nice to everyone he met. Will miss you Biz
Tania Weaver Gomes - Dec 4, 2024
Karen, Ken and family, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Marilyn Sands - Dec 4, 2024
Karen and Ken, so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He was such a nice man with a true concern for others. Thinking of you both. God Bless!
Janene Reiderman - Dec 3, 2024
Karen my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. What a long life your dad has lived. I am sure that many great memories have been made through the years. May those memories help you through this difficult time.
Jack & Pam Milligan - Dec 3, 2024
Karen, Ken and family, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Pamela Awwiller - Dec 3, 2024
Karen, Kenny and family- So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a great person and I/We have many fond memories of him, your Mom and family at Grace. What a reunion there will be in heaven. So many wonderful saints gathered again. Love you guys!
Karoleen Wood - Dec 3, 2024
Sincere sympathies are with you and your family. .
Gary and Rose Pittenger - Dec 3, 2024
Karen and family we are so sorry for your loss Sending prayers
Linda Veletean - Dec 3, 2024
Karen, Kenny and family I am so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He was such a caring and cheerful man. Keep your memories and know he’s with your mom. Sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Mike and Mary Wenner and Melanie - Dec 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss he was a very nice and friendly .
Roger Winemiller - Dec 3, 2024
Karen. Sorry for your loss.
Bob & Sharon Balla - Dec 3, 2024
Our deepest sympathies.
