Max E. Brown, 64, of Brookston, Indiana, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2010 at IU Medical Center. He was born on June 5, 1946 in Campbellsburg, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Ada Bush Brown. He attended Brookston High School until joining the Army in 1966. Mr. Brown married Charlotte Diane Triplett on August 9, 1969 at Federated Church in Brookston, Indiana. She survives. He served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army from 1966-1968. He was also a member of the American Legion, Indianapolis Division. Mr. Brown worked for Curtis Farms for thirty-three years, and A.O. Smith in Monticello for five years. He enjoyed gardening, country music and John Deere Tractors. He was a big Richard Petty NASCAR fan. Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Theresa Marie Bescher (husband: T.J.) of Kentland; and four brothers, Mike Brown (wife: Becky), Joe Brown, Jack Brown (wife: Ginger) all of Brookston, and Tom Brown of Remington. Max loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Robert Matthew Bescher. Also surviving are 15 nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service there 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds officiating. Interment to follow at Spring Creek Cemetery, Brookston. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com