Walter F. "Brownie" Brown, Jr. (80) of Greenup

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Published on May 31 2016 10:36 am

Walter F. “Brownie” Brown Jr, 80, of Greenup, IL passed away at 10:50 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his residence.

Graveside services and burial will be at 11:30 am Wednesday, June 1 at the Bell Cemetery north of Greenup. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family. Memorials can be made to HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospice.

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Walter was born on October 18, 1935 in Liberty Hill to Walter Sr. and Mary Maxine (Ozier) Brown. He married Loretta Mae Tipsword in Corinth, Miss. on November 5, 1955.

Surviving is his wife of 60 plus years, Children Karen (David) Yocum of Casey, IL, Shirley Brown of Greenup, Steve (Zhonna) Brown of Greenup and Pamela (Carey) Brandenburg of Casey; grandchildren Matthew Brown, Jerad Brown, Jordan Hennings, Heather Brown, Lee Derek Brandenburg and Zachary Brandenburg.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Gary and Randy Brown; brother Donald “Dick” Brown and sister Marilyn Hills.

Walter retired from Fedders in Effingham after 44 years. He was a member of the Word of Life Church.