Michael Reed "MR" Brown's Obituary
Michael Reed “MR” Brown, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
MR was born in Decatur on October 23, 1948, the son of Charles and Ellen (Oakley) Brown. He worked as a railroad conductor for over thirty years before retiring. He was an avid pool player and APA member whose skills earned him trips to tournaments in Las Vegas. He was an enthusiastic car hobbyist and enjoyed drag racing in his younger days. He married Judy Lynn Durflinger in 1982 in Niantic.
Michael is survived by his wife Judy Lynn; children Terry (Tara) Brown of Weldon, Christina (Dale) Gillaspie of Assumption, and Michael (Laurel) Brown of Cerro Gordo; brother Charles “Hap” Brown of Foley, Alabama; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Deana Scanlon.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Michael. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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