Daniel Ray Danny Brown

Daniel “Danny” Ray Brown, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 6, 2021. Born July 16, 1965, in Indianapolis to Roy and Glendon (Smith) Brown, Danny built a life around family, hard work, and machines. He spent his career as a machinist for Terre Corp., where his natural aptitude for mechanics and steady work ethic were well known.

Danny loved working on cars and riding motorcycles — pastimes that reflected both his skill and his joy in hands-on projects. He was outgoing and generous, the sort of person friends and neighbors could count on to help without hesitation. Family was paramount to him: he treasured time with his daughter and took great pride in his many grandchildren, who were a constant source of warmth and happiness in his life.

If you asked Danny what made for a perfect day, he would have pointed to warm weather, a backyard cookout, family gathered together, and a cold beer in hand. He had simple favorites — his sister’s ham and cabbage being one of them — and beneath a gruff exterior those who knew him best said he had a heart of gold. He is remembered by his daughter Cheyenne (Eric Dockery) Brown; grandchildren Joshua, Aliviah, Selena, Caden, Mason, Jules, Audrey, Aubrey, Brayden and River; siblings Chuck Muns and Richard Muns; sisters Jeannie Owings, Judy Bennett, and Kim Collins; and other loving family members.

A funeral service to celebrate Danny’s life was held on September 13, 2021, at Fountain Square Cremation & Funeral Services. Those who knew him remember a man who loved working with his hands, loved his family fiercely, and who found joy in simple gatherings — a presence that will be missed by those who shared his days.