Derle Edward Brown

Brown, Derle Edward , age 63, of Lebanon, TN, died February 13, 2021. Derle was a 1975 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and was an employee of Lee Company for 20 years. He coached a girls’ softball travel team for many years. Derle was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Darla Swift. Derle was a wonderful husband and father and he adored his grandchildren.

He is survived by:

Wife of 39 years – Regina Brown

Parents – Lewis and Jenann Brown

Children – Daniel (Caitlyn) Brown and Deena (Chaz) Montgomery

Sister – Dayna (Jim) Thompson

Brother-in-law – Tom Swift

Niece – Robyn Swift

Nephew – Patrick Swift

Grandchildren – Drake and Maggi Brown

“Brother” – Bryan (Laura) Edens

There will be a private Celebration of Life service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com