Jeffrey L. Brownfield's Obituary
Jeffrey L. Brownfield, 67, of Decatur passed away on Saturday January 7, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jeff was born on May 19, 1949 in Champaign, IL the son of Roy and Corlyne (Pendleton) Brownfield. He retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and Amtrack. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He married Elaine Yuras on October 11, 1974 in Danville, IL. Jeff also enjoyed classic cars, always had a project, and remodeling.
Surviving are his wife, Elaine; sons, Roy Alexander Brownfield (Dawn) of Tupelo, MS; Aaron L. Brownfield (Melissa Thomas) of Warrensburg; Nicholas D. Brownfield of Clinton; daughter, Kimberly Finney (Sandy) of Ziegler; brothers, Ronnie Brownfield (Marsha) of Bloomington; Dennis Brownfield of Columbia, MO; Lloyd Brownfield of California; sister, Pamela Bohlen Ham (Billy) of Marion; grandchildren, Kylee Brownfield of Tupelo; Roderick L. Brownfield of Warrensburg; Courtney Thomas of Warrensburg; Cody Thomas of Warrensburg; Chloe Thomas of Warrensburg; great-grandson Kamden Brittan Rees of Clinton; and a grand-dog, Skeeter Brownfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Brittany Lynn Rees.
Funeral service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be 11 AM Friday, January 13, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.
The family of Jeffrey L. Brownfield is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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