of Greenbrier, AR
January 2, 1941 - March 31, 2018
Donald Loyd Brown, 77, of Greenbrier, went to be with his wife and family who preceded him to heaven on March 31, 2018 after spending the day surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Don was born January 2, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Loyd Oliver and Louise Sophie Brown. He graduated from Male High School in Louisville, KY in 1958. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. Don served in the United States Air Force National Guard for six years. He married the love of his life, Sarah Baxter in July of 1964.
Don was a visionary, an entrepreneur, a banker, a realtor, an insurer and in his retirement years, a newspaper man. He had a keen sense of humor and an easy laugh. He was a great listener, enjoyed reading, bowling, eating Sarah's cooking and spending time with his grandkids. Above all else, he was a loving family man.
He was a member of the Quitman Baptist Church and served as deacon for many years.
He is survived by his two sons, Wayne (Angela) Brown, and Brian (Crystal) Brown, daughter, Beth (Todd) McDearmon, eleven grandchildren: Jake, Sean, Grant and Bradley Brown; Erica, Dylan, Hunter and Faith McDearmon; Bri, Halle and Jackson Brown, and one great grandchild, Iris Joni, on the way. He is also survived by his sister, Delores (Richard) Tauscher and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 48 years, Sarah Louise Baxter Brown.
The family would like to thank the Greenbrier Nursing Home staff for the kind and loving care they provided Don over the past three years.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 6-8PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. A private family Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that you make a donation in Don's name to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at curealz.org or any charity you prefer.
Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier
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7 Condolence(s)
Alan Tucker
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Don was a great help and friend when I pastored the Quitman Baptist church. I love and respected both him and his wonderful wife Sarah.
Nelda Kennedy
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
May God bless you in your loss, Don and Sarah were such a great
loving couple, we know they are together again now.
Nelda
Pam Colman
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Sending hugs and prayers to all our Arkansas kinfolk. We sure have a lot of fond memories to cherish. Love you all! Cousin Kay, Pam and Kris.
Bill and Vickie Buckner
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
So very sorry. Just never a good time to let go but Gods timing is always perfect. Thinking of you all. May you know Gods comfort now.
Altis &Judy Holliman
Monday, April 2, 2018
God, who brought us to birth, and in whose arms we die, in our grief and shock, contain and comfort us; embrace us with your love, give us hope in our confusion and grace to let go into new life; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Mike and Susan Shaw family
Monday, April 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
DW
Monday, April 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God