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.
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8 Condolence(s)
Michael DeBonis
Monday, November 11, 2024
What a great person, sorry to hear of his passing. I served with Okie in Vietnam at the Provost Marshals office in Nha Trang.
He will be missed
Dennis Ranone
Saturday, November 2, 2024
I served with sgt Brown in Vietnam. He was the BEST. RIP Top.
Linda Robinson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Mr. Brown lived across the street from me. I loved seeing him sit outside and visit with family and neighbors. If he was out when I left my driveway, I always got a wave. Rest in peace sir.
Janet Hardin
Monday, September 9, 2024
Knew Okie from our years working together ar Arkansas State University and as neighbors. In later years when walking our dog, I would look up to his window and hope to see him waving. Sending prayers to his family and friends. I cherish knowing he was our friend.
Wes Coates
Saturday, September 7, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mary Horne
Friday, September 6, 2024
Sweet memories of Okie and Mrs Sue come to mind, although their kind welcoming smiles and soft mannerisms were always admired
Dory Muir
Friday, September 6, 2024
My family met Okie, Sue and Eric when we moved to Jonesboro in 1985, becoming neighbors. Their family became ours. Please accept my sincere, heartfelt condolences in hearing of his death. Thank you, Okie, for your service to, and for, our country.
Steve Clayton
Friday, September 6, 2024
Mr Brown was one of my favorites back in the day!