Christopher “Chris” Brown

Christopher “Chris” Brown, 43, of Burlington, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY.

Chris was a 2001 graduate of Conner High School and went on to earn his degree from Northern Kentucky University. He dedicated his career to helping others, serving as a project manager for CareSource and working throughout his career as a behavior support specialist. He was especially committed to supporting children with special needs and spent many years actively involved with a special needs adoption agency.

Creative and talented, Chris found joy in oil painting and expressing himself through art. He was an avid sports fan, cheering for the UC Bearcats, the Cincinnati Bengals, and spending time playing basketball and golfing. He also loved the outdoors, fishing and camping trips with family were his favorite and adored his beloved cats, Smudge and Patch.

Chris enjoyed music of all kinds, from hip-hop to country, and was always ready to dance or jump into a karaoke night. He was also known for his love of cooking and proudly held the title of “master chef” among family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Susan Emerick and biological father, Mack Jennings.

Chris is survived by his wife, together for 20 years, Roni Brown; children: Lilabel Brown, Addelyn Brown and Chance Brown; father, Dave Brown; siblings: James, Susie, Melissa, Elizabeth and Rashad; grandparents, Richard and Shirley Brown.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of service, 12:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. Burial will immediately follow at Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria, KY.

Memorials are suggested to Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions by clicking on the following link DONATE or to the Brighton Center by clicking on the following link DONATE

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