Harry Andrew Brown, SR passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 76 at his home in Independence, LA. He spent  most of his life as a mechanic and dirt car driver in Loranger and Pike County speedway. He is survived by his children, Tammy Ellzey, Jeannie Crayton (Mitch), Andrea Grimes (Russell) and Harry Brown JR (Audra), and Daughter in law,Melissa Brown. He leaves 10 grandchildren, Mary Ellzey (Brady), Collin Crayton (Victoria), Ethan Crayton, Rusty Grimes (Katelyn), Zachary Grimes(Lauren), Kayla Grimes, Chad James, Elizabeth Strate, Andrew Brown, Johnny Brown, JR. and 4 Great grandchildren, Sadie Givens, Willoh Grimes, Paislee Thurman and Ayden James. Sisters Vernia Simmons and Ruby Ridgedell. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Easley Brown, Son Johnny Brown, SR, Mother and Father John Wallace Brown and Nannie McDaniel Brown, Brothers Richard, Jack and Jerry Brown and Sisters Orgie Seal and Doris Shaffett. The family would like to thank Anvoi Hospice for all the assistance in this time of need.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12 Noon on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.