Edric Joseph Brown, 67, of Traverse City, passed away on September 26, 2021 from COPD and other complications.

Ed was born on January 5, 1954 in Bad Axe to the late Calvin and Violet (McIntosh) Brown.  Ed graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1972.

He lived and worked in Traverse City.  He loved growing flowers and gardening. He enjoyed spending his summers at the beach working on his tan.  He was a fun-loving person who had a wonderful sense of humor.

Edric is survived by his siblings: Nancy (Ed) Walker of Bad Axe, Linda (Alan) Shunn of Holt, MI, William Brown of Estes Park, CO, Patricia Brown of Portland, MI, Robert Brown of Bad Axe, Jane (Pat) DiGregorio of Keswick, VA, Cathy (Lou) Cummings of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Wendy (Joe) Callewaert of Wilmington, OH, and Julie (James) Netzley of Cadillac, MI.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy Brown of Estes Park, CO., numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Dan Brown and his parents Calvin and Violet Brown. Ed did not wish to have a memorial service.  His family and close friends will miss him.

Arrangements are being handled by MacAlpine Funeral Home.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com