Buddy Brown

Hayter Crockett “Buddy” Brown, III, 73, of Kingsport, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Saviour after a long, hard-fought battle through an extended illness. Born in Staunton, Virginia and came to Blountville in his youth. Buddy was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School, class of ’71, and John A. Gupton College in Nashville. He began his career at Blountville Funeral Home and was an employee of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home at the time of his death. Buddy was a member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church.

Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Hayter C. Brown, Jr.; mother, Reba Johnson Brown; sister, Mary Frances Dalton; and brother, Joseph G. Brown.

He is survived by his sons, Josh, Jason and Jordan Brown; fiancé, Rhonda Smith Hawn; sister, Vicki Brown Martin; five grandchildren; niece, Brittany Martin; and nephews.

The family will receive friends, Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Orebank Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at with Pastor Travis McKee officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orebank Missionary Baptist Church’s Ignite Kids Group, 5930 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664.

Buddy was a unique, funny, and kind man who loved serving the families of his community. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many others.