Emmett J. Brown, Jr.

Emmett J. Brown, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Prairieville, Louisiana, at the age of 93. He was born on March 4, 1933, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Emmett and Olga Brown.

Emmett graduated from Catholic High Baton Rouge and attended LSU. After graduating, he went on to serve his country in the United States Army before beginning his career at the Dow Chemical Company as a Leader in Research and Development for 35 years before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, LSU football, traveling, especially to the beach, and spending time at his camp on Graveyard Island, and sharing his stories with his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Sally Ratelle Brown; parents, Emmett J. Brown Sr. and Olga Aleman Brown; son, Robert “Bobby” Karl Brown; sister, Janith Ann Brown; brother, Geary Brown; brother-in-law, Chuck Blinn; and special friend, Jeanette Voisin.

Emmett is survived by his children, Tara Brown Lemoine, Sallyanna Brown, and Michael S. Brown; daughter-in-law, Carla Brown; sister, Mary Brown Montet (Bob); brother, Patrick D. Brown (Lin); grandchildren, Robert Brown (Emily), Britney Brown Holloway (David), and Annalyn Brown; great-grandchildren, Lola, Anna Grace, Leo, and Chloe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Visitation will continue Saturday, October 10, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 15208 LA-73, Prairieville, LA 70769, beginning at 11:00 am until Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Robert Brown, David Holloway, Bob Montet, Taylor DeRousselle, and Gary Tuffin. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Brown, Max Himel, Roger Bowlin, and Bryan Adams.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Audubon Home Health Care and Hospice, all of the doctors and nurses of Our Lady of the Lake Health, Father Pravin of St. John the Evangelist Church, and friends Roger and Nancy Bowlin, Sam and Linda King, Bryan and Cindy Adams, Laura Giambrone, and numerous other family and friends, for their care and support during this difficult time. The family also would like to recognize longtime friend, Billy Michal, who spent many years as one of Emmett’s closest friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Wounded Warriors Project, Tunnel to Towers, or a charity of your choice.