Thomas "Tom" A. Brown, 76, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Tom was born on September 20, 1948 in Elkhart, to the late, Ernest E. Brown and Betty (Fasie) Costello. He married the love of his life, Constance "Connie" (Bennett) Brown on November 5, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Tom is survived by his wife of 29 years, Connie of Elkhart; daughter, Angela Jo Brown-Peterson (Joe) of Jacksonville, FL; step children, Jeffrey (Heather) Wagner and Erin Wagner; grandchildren, Jodasea and Devanta ; and brothers and sister, Jerry (Vickie) Brown of Goshen, Randy (Judy) Brown of Elkhart and Cathy (Mel) Van DerGriff of Middlebury.

Tom honorably served his country during the Vietnam era in the Army Airborne 82nd Division. He was highly decorated earning the National Defense  Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He was a skilled chemical compounder with Whitehall and Accra Pac

Tom enjoyed coaching girls' softball in his younger years.

In his spare time, he made stained glass pieces. Tom had affinity with his Harley Davison and an appreciation for fast cars. He lived life to the fullest and was a certified adrenaline junkie.

Most of all, Tom was a fun loving, fearless and humorous man. He was always up for the next adventure.

At this time, he will have no formal services.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

For those that wish to send a condolence or share a memory may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.