William Thomas Brown

William T. Brown, age 67, of Eldorado, OH, passed away suddenly on February 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 26, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Thomas and Rose Brown.  He drove a semi-truck for many years and later retired from IUOE Local 18 in November of 2020 as a crane operator; he was an avid camper; and enjoyed attending county music concerts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Brenda Kay Brown in 2013; and brother Michael Brown.  He is survived by his wife Virginia Brown of Eldorado; daughters Belinda (James) Eversole of Eldorado and Betsy (Don) Short of Englewood; son B.J. (Jennifer) Brown of New Paris, OH; grandchildren Nick (Kyrstia), Hannah (Dylan), Thomas, Jack, Eldon, Ali, Warren, Abby, Aislinn and Charlie; great grandchildren Andy and Cambry; one sister and nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.