Chad Willis Brown passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 40.
Chad was born August 29, 1985 in Mansfield, OH to Todd Brown and Nicki (Owens) Brown. He attended Crestview High School with the Class of 2004 where he participated in track and played football.
Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working outside. He liked spending time with his family, especially hanging out with his son, Kamren. Chad had a kind heart and, if he was able, would help anyone in need.
Chad leaves behind his 15-year-old son, Kamren Willis Brown, of Shelby; his brother: Todd Randall Brown (Amber) of Orrville; his mother: Nicki Brown of Mansfield; his father and stepmother: Todd and Kathy Brown of Shiloh; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome to gather on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10 am -1 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with offsetting the unexpected expenses.
Condolences may be left on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or Facebook page.
I’m so sorry Kamren for your sudden loss. Praying for you and your family. Jesus is walking with you during this time as He is closest to the brokenhearted!
Our Hearts are Broken.Prayers and Hugs to everyone ..RIP CHAD. YOU WILL BE MISSED
All my love and prayers ❤️🙏 for my Brown family
SUCH A KIND SOUL. IT WAS NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH HIM AROUND . KNOWN HIM FOR 20+ YEARS . to his son .mother . father and brother. im sorry for your loss. he will definitely be missed . may God give you the strength to make it thru this horrible tragedy.
My sincere condolences to all of his family.May he fly with the Angels 🙏🙏💙💙
too well loved to ever be forgotten 💔. rest easy now Chad. love you 😢
I am sorry Nicki for your loss
My deepest condolences to all of you!!❤️❤️
Sending thoughts and prayers to his friends and family during this time. My heart goes out to each of you.
I’m truly sorry, Nicki, for your loss of your son.I lost my daughter and I understand this pain i talk to him a couple of days ago on TikTok, he seemed happy to me telling me about his son Kamern and the son was getting older. I give you all my condolences to the brown family!! He did truly love his son…