Stuart Maffitt Brown passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2019 in Clearwater FL. He was born on September 17, 1937 in Atlanta, GA. He earned his private pilot's license at the age of 16. He served 4 years in the Marines as an Aviation Technician. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a master's degree in industrial engineering in 1963. He moved to Anderson SC the same year, where he resided for over 55 years. He was the co-owner of Baker, Brown & Associates for over 40 years retiring 5 years ago. He moved to Florida in 2017. He is predeceased by his wife Susan Reed Brown. He is survived by his sister Judy Bartholomew (Morristown, TN), his children from his first wife (Velma Pickens Porter) Stuart M'Kean Brown (Clearwater FL) and Lisa Brown Watson (Memphis, TN), and by 5 beloved grandchildren (Brad, Bailey, Ryan, Caroline and Kathryn). A small family military graveside service will be held at the Baypines VA Memorial in St. Petersburg, FL. We hope his golf drives roll long, his putts roll straight, and the skies are clear in the life after. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation the Suncoast Hospice of Clearwater.