Joe "Joey" Earl Brown, III

Joe "Joey" Earl Brown, III, 60, of Landrum, SC, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Glenna Mary Parker Brown and the son of the late Joe Earl Brown, Jr. and the late Juanita Alman Brown.

He proudly served the Landrum Fire Department from 1991 to 2012, including as Fire Chief from 1996 to 2000, and remained actively involved, as he currently serves as a Commissioner for the Landrum Fire and Rescue District.

A 1988 graduate of the University of South Carolina, he built a 37-year career with Syensqo as a database manager and also worked alongside Brown Oil Company, reflecting his strong work ethic and dedication.

Raised in the Landrum Methodist Church and later a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, his faith guided much of his life. He had a deep love for music, traveling, and history, and especially cherished time spent at family gatherings.

A devoted husband, he shared a deep love and faithfulness with his wife, Glenna, and together they created countless cherished memories while raising their children.

A devoted father, he faithfully supported Landrum Cardinals athletics, spending countless weekends and weeknights encouraging his daughter, Sydnie, in her passion for sports. He was an avid supporter of Tryon Little Theater, proudly watching his son Jay perform in numerous productions. He shared a special bond with his daughter Alex, enjoying music together, cheering her on in field hockey and basketball, and teaching her how to drive.

He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his commitment to his community, and the many ways he showed up for those he loved.

In addition to his wife, Glenna, he is survived by a son, Jay Earl Brown, IV; his daughters, Alexandra Victoria Sanders (James) and Sydnie Elizabeth Anne Brown (James); a sister, Jody Brown Raines (Jerry); and a grandchild, Parker Alexander Kuck (Shelby).

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Nita Jo Brown.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Petty Funeral Home, where a funeral service with firefighter honors will follow at 12:00 PM, conducted by Father Robert Ard. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg, SC.

 Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.

 Condolences may be left for the family at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

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