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Cecil R. Brown, age 81, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at Villa Spring Nursing Home in Erlanger, KY.
Cecil was born on January 5, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Guinn Brown and Marian Brown (née Wiggins).
He dedicated more than 30 years of service to law enforcement, serving his community with integrity and commitment. Over the course of his career, Cecil worked with several departments, including the Wilder Police Department and Northern Kentucky University where he earned the respect of colleagues and those he served.
Cecil is survived by his loving wife, Judy Ballard; his son, Matthew G. Brown; and his daughter, Rebecca G. Martin. He is also survived by his sister, Lucille Mentor. Cecil was a proud grandfather to Sara Tye, Michael Martin, and Mitchell Martin, and a cherished great-grandfather to Payton Tye.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a service immediately following, at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005.
Burial will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, Kentucky.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON KY 41005
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON KY 41005
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North
Address: 205 Eibeck Lane WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097Cecil R. Brown
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Rest in Peace Good Friend
When i started my career in law enforcement Cecil was my Field Training Officer at NKUPD. Cecil became a good friend and mentor. I was later able to serve alongside him with the Wilder Police Department which was an honor. My condolences to Judy and family.
Mike and Stephanie Murdock
To the Brown family
We send our deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, brother, father, and grandfather. We deeply appreciate Cecil’s commitment to public safety but, more importantly, his dedication to family. We regret not knowing him better but have confidence in his ability to raise a wonderful family and do God’s work for many years. It is demonstrable that Cecil and Judy’s efforts to raise a wonderful family has been successful…and that the world is a better place for it. We send our condolences and hope that your family continues to progress in his absence. With deepest condolences; Marc, Melody, Alexander, and Alissa Freese
May he Rest in Peace
My sincere thought and prayers for the family of Cecil and their huge loss. He was a fine man and an outstanding Police Officer and of course, a good friend.
May he Rest in Peace and Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.
Mike Tussey
