Lee W. Brown's Obituary
Lee W. Brown, 83, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.
Lee was born October 4, 1933, in Roseville, IL to Dale Donald and Sylvia Edwina (Wallingford) Brown. He graduated from Monmouth High School. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1958. He married Barbara Ann Lybarger on April 14, 1956 in Roseville, IL. He was a carpenter and a member of the VFW Post 99 and the Carpenters Union for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara and one daughter, Kimberly (Tom) Peterson of Longmont, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In honoring Lee Brown’s request, cremation rites will be accorded by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory and the family will be hosting a memorial service at a later date
The family of Lee W. Brown is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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