Billy Joe (BJ) Brown, Gone but not forgotten, BJ, age 69, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017, in Brownsburg, IN. BJ was born Sept. 18, 1947 in Kentucky to Pleas and Retie Brown. He was one of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Betty; son Anthony; grandson Aiden; sisters, Suzie Carr and Carol Rector; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on April 9, 2017 in Eaton Hall, Brownsburg, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Humane Society.