Steven Lee Brown's Obituary
Decatur-Steven Lee Brown, 57, of Decatur, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Monday, November 01, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Memorial services to celebrate Steve's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1960 E. Johns. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with Steve's medical expenses. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Steve was born July 16, 1953 in Decatur, the son of Shirley (Boyer) and Melvin Chittum. He graduated from Lakeview High School class of 1974. He was previously employed with Design Air and Tica. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed pitching horseshoes and the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. He was an avid fan of the Packers, Cardinals, U of I, and NASCAR especially Jeff Gordon. He married Susan (Owen) Hoadley July 26, 1984.
He leaves behind Susan, his beloved wife of over twenty-six years, son; Christopher, Sr., of Naples, Florida, daughter Stephanie of Naples, Florida, step-son; Jeremiah of Decatur, step-daughter; Michelle and companion James of Blue Mound, brother, Fred and wife Patty of Missouri, sister; Brenda of Missouri, grandchildren; Chris, Jr., Carter, Cain, Destiny, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Jackson, Samuel, and Morgan.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents.
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