of Jonesboro, AR

August 20, 1933 - September 5, 2024

Okie Leon Brown, 91, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his home. He grew up in the Otwell/Valley View area. In 1950, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Army and service our country for 22 years. Okie was awarded many medals of honor, including a Bronze Star. He quickly went up through the ranks, retiring as Master Sargent Brown. After retiring from the service, he worked for campus police at Arkansas State University for the next 24 years.

Okie would say his two best life decisions were choosing Jesus and going to a Brookland basketball game where he met the prettiest girl. July 6, 1951, he married the love of his life, Sue Burton. During their 65-year marriage they were blessed with a daughter, Angelique and her husband, Rick White; a son, Eric and his wife, Jolina; four grandchildren, that he was known as ''Grumpy'', Alexandra White, Clennton White and his wife, Princes, Jordana Lazenby and her husband, Nathan, Andrew Brown and his fiancé, Amber Scott and 10 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother and 2 sisters.

A graveside service will be Sunday, September 8, 2024, 2:30pm at Pine Log Cemetery with Andy Neal officiating.

Visitation be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, Jonesboro.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com