John Michael "Mike" Brown of Dunkirk, MD passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the age of 70.

He was the beloved husband of Anita Brown and loving father of Natalie Kingsbury and husband Greg, Julie Vick and husband Ryan and Kimberly Brown. He was the devoted grandfather of five and the brother of the late Anne McCutcheon and Phillip Brown. Mike was born on May 6, 1945 in Temple, TX to Margaret A. (Smith) and Homer F. Brown.

He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology from East Carolina University, served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the U. S. Census Bureau with over 30 years of service.

Mike was a member of American Legion Post 206, the Masonic Lodge and was involved in local politics and charities during his 36 year residency in Calvert County. Mike was an avid East Carolina University Pirates fan and he enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to: Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850. Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.