of Osceola, AR

May 24, 1948 - April 15, 2024

Larry Gene Brown, 75, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this earth April 15, 2024. Larry was born May 24, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked at Nibco for twenty one years, as a design engineer and was employed with Viskase for eleven years in the engineering department where he retired in 2017. Aside from his professional career, he owned and operated Brown Signs from 1974 through 2023. Larry had a passion for baseball where he coached Little League and Junior Babe Ruth at Opar. Larry also had a talent and passion for music, where he mastered various instruments. His favorite past time was spending his time outdoors with his family and playing music. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, Grandaddy and cherished friend. He approached every aspect of life with warmth, generosity, kindness and touching the hearts of all who knew him. His humor and unwavering support will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Larry leaves behind a rich legacy of achievement and inspiration. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Brown and Georgia Beecher Brown; three brothers, Jim Brown, Winford Lunsford and Wayne Lunsford and three sisters, Beatrice McMillan, Francis Horton and Wanda Rainey. He is survived by his wife, Rena of 57 years. Two daughters, Kimberly Brown, Stacy Brown Sanders and one son, Larry Brown II; Six Grandchildren, Hillary Byrd (Dustin), Abbey Clary (Jacob), Lane Sanders, Trip Sanders, Jaden Brown and Trevor Brown; Two great grandsons, Beau Tyler Byrd and Bonner Gene Byrd. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to St. Jude, reflecting Larry's commitment to making the world a better place.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com