Mickey J. Brown, 1st Sgt. (Ret.)

Mickey, J. Brown, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 74.

Mickey was born on February 5, 1951, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to John and Cecile Brown. He graduated from St. John High School and Spencer-Draughn Business College. Mickey joined the Marines, served for 22 years, and retired as a 1st Sergeant. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in accounting, receiving cum laude honors. After leaving the Marine Corps, he worked at H&R Block for many years as a Registered Agent.

Mickey was a member of the 4th Degree Bishop Ott Assembly, St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council #8601, serving as Treasurer and past Grand Knight, and the Marine Corps League – Choctaw Detachment #778, appointed as Paymaster. He was a parishioner at St. Patrick Church serving as usher, lector, and part of the OCIA Team. He enjoyed the volunteer work of his many associations.

Mickey loved jigsaw puzzles, scrabble, family feud, card games, LSU baseball and football, and the Saints.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Cecile Duhon Brown; sister, Joan Heath; and brother, Maurice Brown.

He is survived by his bestest girlfriend ever of 6 years, Eretta Perrien; sisters, Betty Rockforte, Sr. Elvira Brown, Emily Brown, Myrtle Chustz (Leroy), Mary June Davis (David), and Clara Molliere (Wayne); brothers, John Jr., James (Joan), Rickey (Brenda), and Joseph (Mary); Godson, Derick Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A second visitation will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Ln in Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. A reception will take place at St. Patrick’s following the burial.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #8601, Marine Corps League – Detachment #778, or 4th Degree Bishop Ott Assembly.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.