Francis Ruben Brown ,81, of Boaz, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence. Per his request he will be cremated and no formal services are being planned at this time. Preceded in death by his, mother, Flora Wafford Brown, father, Ruben Brown, 1 brother. He is survived by his, wife, Ruth Gwendell Timmons-Brown of Boaz, AL, daughter, Melissa Scheel (Tyler) of California, sister, Delores Nerlin of Montana, 3 grandchildren. Albertville Funeral Home Downtown is assisting the family with arrangements.