Joseph Martin Brown, 35, of Middletown died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at his residence.

Born April 13, 1976, in Trenton, Mich., he was the son of Ronald Lee and Mazie (Webb) Brown.

Survivors include his parents of Middletown; brother, Ronald Brown Jr. of Florida; fiancee, Crystal Lee of Middletown; and stepson, Bradon Rogers.

Mr. Brown had worked as a starter at Indiana Downs and also Hoosier Park for the past six years.

Horses have always been a part of his life. Otherwise, he spent his time around baseball and video game competitions.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27th, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28th, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Joseph Martin Brown Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville IN 46176.

An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.