Lawrence Marcum "Brian" Brown

Lawrence Marcum ‘Brian’ Brown, 74, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, and residing in Lee County, FL since 1997, formerly of Panama City, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. He was born May 28, 1951, in San Franciso, CA to Lawrence and Carol Brown, now deceased.

Lawrence was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Brian loved music and was an accomplished musician playing guitar, mandolin, ukulele, and other instruments. Brian played in many local Irish/Celtic bands such as Murphy’s Law, Irish Cream, and Ha’Penny. Every St. Patrick’s Day he’d play and sing at bars, pubs, taverns, and even private parties. Brian was an ardent patron of the Naples Philharmonic. As Mr. Saturday Night, he would offer loud applause and a “You rock”!

He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Ellen Brown; son, Brian Brown (Tulsi) of Orlando, FL; brothers, Timothy Brown (Donna) of Sunnyvale, CA, and Christopher Brown (Angela) of Sunnyvale, CA; brother-in-law, Daniel Shaneyfelt (Patricia) of Maricopa, AZ; as well as his beloved Blarney and Arthur.

Burial and Military Honors will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Sarasota National Cemetery (9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241) at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service and Reception in his honor on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota (3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232) at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Lawrence Marcum ‘Brian’ Brown are suggested to Harry Chapin Food Bank at www.harrychapinfoodbank.org

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.