Thomas Hillary “Tommy” Brown July 24, 1944-November 13, 2026 Thomas Hillary “Tommy” Brown, 82, of Florence, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026. Tommy was a devoted member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Florence. His faith was an important part of his life, and his love for the Lord grew even deeper as the years passed. He found comfort in prayer, strength in God’s love, and peace in the promises of the Lord. Tommy retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), where he worked as an electrician, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Wokers (IBEW) Local 558. He also proudly served his country in the Alabama Army National Guard, attaining the rank of First Sergeant with the 115th Signal Battalion in Florence. Tommy was actively involved in his community, especially when it came to youth sports. He spent many years coaching football, basketball, and baseball, sharing his love of sports and encouraging young athletes along the way. He also served as president of the Rogers High School Athletic Booster Club for several years. After his coaching years, Tommy developed a love for riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was a devoted Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. More than anything, Tommy loved his family. His children and grandson meant the world to him, and he treasured the many friendships he made throughout his life. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and wonderful sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, K.T. and Jo Brown; his sister, Paula Brown; and his brother Clay Brown. He is survived by his son, Kevin Brown; his daughter, Shannon Watson; his grandson, Sam Watson; and many other family members and dear friends. Visitation will be Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Crews officiating. Burial will follow at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Jim Gooch, Bob Gooch, Nathan Killen, Dan Beavers, Brad Killen, Bengie Hines, and Stan Wallace. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Fulmer and Billy Robertson. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at North Alabama Medical Center, J.W. Sommer Rehabilitation, and Florence Rehabilitation & Wellness Center for the care, kindness, and compassion shown to Tommy during his illness. Their dedication and support will always be remembered with gratitude.
