Mr. Cleve Max Brown, 65, of Bob White Road, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on December 26, 1952 in Spartanburg SC, he was the son of the late Max Joy Brown and Virginia Duff Brown.Mr. Brown was a graduate of Clemson University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and retired as a Senior Electrical Engineer from Southern Company Services.He was also a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife: Beverly McCravy Emory Brown; his children: Josh Emory and his wife Meredith and Danielle Green and her husband Patrick all of Smyrna GA; three grandchildren: Emory Caroline Green, Brooks Carlysle Green and Eliza Ruth Emory; a brother: Dan Brown of Beaufort SC and two sister-in-law's: Mott Brown of Cornelius NC and Debbie Davis of Beaufort SC. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Ron Brown.

A memorial service celebrating Cleve's life will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating.The family will receive friends following the service in the church gathering area.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N Rocky Point Dr., Tampa FL 33607.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.