"DO TO INCLIMENT WEATHER ON SATUDAY, THE FAMILY HAS CANCELLED VISITATION AND SERVICE TO A LATER DATE FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY."

Bernard “Buster” Joseph Brown, age 62, of Estill Springs, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on January 15, 1964, in Lancaster, NY. He was the youngest of 4 children to the late Joseph Brown and Alice Moore Brown. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Stanwick Brown, 6 children, and grandchildren. Buster was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, teacher, and friend. He had close friends and colleagues in the public safety community who became family all over the world.

Buster was the Assistant Director of the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District office in Murfreesboro, TN. He served as a member of public safety for 41 years in multiple roles. He served in almost every capacity in emergency communications, from telecommunicator to 9-1-1 director in addition to serving as an emergency medical technician and firefighter. He believed in the mission of 9-1-1 emergency communications and gave generously of his time and knowledge through his involvement in NENA-The 9-1-1 Association as a past President, both at a national level and state chapter level, and committee member. He also devoted countless hours to APCO International as an adjunct instructor, committee chair and committee member. He will be remembered as a respected leader but also as a constant source of laughter to those who knew him well. He will be profoundly missed by the public safety community, friends and family.

In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cheering on the Buffalo Sabres and his beloved Buffalo Bills. He avoided green vegetables whenever possible, earning his affectionate nickname as “the Grinch,” preferring wings or steak and potatoes with a cold can of Pepsi followed by ice cream for dessert. Those moments that made him uniquely Buster brought laughter and connection to all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Murfreesboro Funeral Home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm.

DO TO INCLIMENT WEATHER ON SATUDAY, THE FAMILY HAS CANCELLED VISITATION AND SERVICE TO A LATER DATE FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.