Charles A. Brown, 71, of Madison, died on February 4, 2017, at Tri-Point Medical Center. He was born to Clayton Brown and Virginia Montgomery (both deceased) on July 25, 1945, in Cleveland. Mr. Brown enjoyed camping, fishing and watching stock car racing with family and friends. He loved spending time with his great-nephew Blake. Survivors are his sister, Jackie Allen (Robert II) of Lakeland, Florida; brothers, John Brown Sr. (Kathy) of Lillian, Alabama, Ralph A. Reed (Trudy) of Austinburg and Ed Reed (Kris) of Painesville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made in the memory of Charles A. Brown care of the family. Calling hours will be held at Vitality Church, 8500 Station Street Ste. 345, Mentor, Ohio on Thursday, February 9, at 6:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements are by the Potti Funeral Home in Painesville.