Paul Brown, age 88, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017. He was best known for leading singing in the Churches of Christ for 70 years, specifically at West End Church of Christ, Fourth Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin, and most recently Vultee Church of Christ. A native of Murfreesboro, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emma Thomas Brown, his children Larry Brown and wife Shannon and Linda Butts and husband Joel, and his grandchildren Emily and Ethan Butts.

A memorial worship service of celebration in song will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Granny White Church of Christ, with visitation one hour before. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to "In Search of the Lord's Way," a program Paul and Emma listened to each Sunday morning, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, OK 73083.