Michael "Mike" Gene Brown

Michael Gene Brown (Mike) was born on May 26, 1954, in Waurika, Oklahoma, to Charlene (Snider) and Homer Brown. He passed from this life on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 70. He graduated from Waurika High School in 1972 and later earned a bachelor's degree from Cameron University. On February 1, 1980, he married Denise, and to this union, two children were born: Tyler and Sarah. Mike was a dedicated history teacher and basketball coach. Over the years, he also coached volleyball, softball, and baseball. His coaching career took him to several schools, including LeFlore, Calumet, Ft. Supply, Ringling, Indiahoma, and Haileyville. He was a proud member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association, Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association, Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association, ACLU, and Professional Oklahoma Educators. Beyond his professional life, Mike was an avid golfer and a member of the USGA. He was also a passionate fan of the Oklahoma Sooners and the New York Yankees. He was a Christian who believed strongly in kindness, acceptance, and that love wins. Mike is survived by his daughter, Sarah Michel, and husband, Rich; his son, Tyler Brown, and wife, Alexis; his brothers, Greg Brown and wife, Donna, and Mark Brown and wife, Debbie; and the mother of his children, Denise Brown. He was a beloved grandfather "Coach" to Richie and fiancee, Sierra; Grace Michel; Pierce Michel; Kobe Mendez; Kyera Brown and fiance Zack Snell; and Keaton Brown. He was also a cherished great-grandfather "Coach" to Kendall Brown, Rowan Mendez, and Scarlett Jean, who is expected to arrive soon. A funeral service for Mr. Brown will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Dudley Funeral Home Chapel in Waurika, with Mike Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Waurika Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home.