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Leroy G. BrownPassing: July 15, 2018

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

No Service

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, July 19th @ 3:00-5:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

To be Announced

MITCHELL – Leroy G. Brown, 78, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Indiana University Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born August 9, 1939, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Audrey M. and Agnes (Bridgewater) Brown.  He married Virginia S. (Wilcoxen) Hamilton January 31, 1976, and she preceded him in death August 26, 2016.

Leroy retired from Mitchell Crushed Stone and was a member of the Teamsters & Operators Union.  He was a member of the Bride of Christ Fellowship and American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:
stepchildren,
Harold (Debbie) Hamilton of Mitchell
Marcella (Ron) Neely of Bedford
sister,
Martha Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren

His parents; wife; stepsons, Danny Hamilton and Johnny Hamilton; and siblings, Ivan “Dick” Brown, Wendell Brown, Darrell Brown, Janice Tabor, and Lee Brown, preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.  Burial will be at a later date in Mitchell Cemetery.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: chastain
    Date: July 20, 2018
    Uncle Bud said he didn't care anything about the funeral or who showed up, because he would be in heaven anyway. That statement says something important about who Uncle Bud was. We learned about his passing on Wednesday night, and his visitation happened on Thursday afternoon, so we were not able to attend since we live in Dallas. I last spoke to Uncle Bud on July 1st. When I asked about his health, he indicated that he was fine. He talked about taking me to the farm in Salem where Grandma grew up. We laughed about the rooster story, the one where Uncle Bud threw a a large piece of wood at a rooster that was pecking my leg and killed it in one swift blow. Our last conversation is an example of his generosity, positive attitude, and desire not to draw attention to himself. One sweet memory of Uncle Bud is when he took me to school in First Grade, driving me there in his truck (a red one I think) with an engine that made lots of noise. I was embarrassed about showing up at school in a noisy truck. The sweet part about it is that Uncle Bud knew I was embarrassed and it hurt his feelings which demonstrates his sensitivity to other people’s feelings. Uncle Bud’s faith in Christ, a gift from God, ensures that he is now in heaven. What a joy and comfort it is to know this! Mike and Debbie Frick
  2. Guest: Richard D Wykoff | Bedford
    Date: July 19, 2018
    I was sorry to hear about Leroy... he was a good man . I remember him as a neighbor , coming over to play cards with my parents.
  3. Guest: Donald Brown | Spokane
    Date: July 19, 2018
    Uncle Leroy was a good man rest in peace Uncle Leroy
  4. Guest: Randy Tabor and Jill tabor | Clintonville , Wisconsin uncle bud
    Date: July 19, 2018
    Uncle bud was the kindest man I ever knew! We spent most summers with him growing up. He took us every sommer to the Browns county fair(gave us money for the fair). He took me my sister and brother 2-3 times a week. He came and got me and my brother when we left home and gave us a place to stay. He was a great friend and an uncle like no other your kindness will never be forgotten uncle bud, enjoy heaven as they will set a special plate for I love you , I miss you but I’m glad your with grandma again. Love you uncle bud...Randy bill
  5. Guest: Brian Goff | Edmond, Oklahoma
    Date: July 19, 2018
    Uncle Bud, Thank you for all of the wonderful memories and kindness. You will be missed greatly. Love Brian, Julie, Keara and Bryant Goff
  6. Guest: Amy Catron | Oklahoma City, Ok
    Date: July 19, 2018
    Uncle Bud will forever be remembered as a caring, loving, thoughtful, and selfless man. We love you and miss you so much! All our love from your Oklahoma family, Amy, Dylann, & Hadley
  7. Guest: Gayla & Tim Goff, & Martha Bryant | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Date: July 18, 2018
    Dear Uncle Bud, You were the best Uncle and brother! We are so grateful for your love and guidance through the years. We wish you blessings as you are in God’s care now. We love you dearly and we will miss you! All our love, Gayla, Tim, Martha and Brian and Julie Goff& children; Amy Catron and children
  8. Guest: Danny & JUDY Holt | Mitchell , In
    Date: July 18, 2018
    Our condolences to the Brown family. Leroy will be missed as our neighbor he was a very nice man.
  9. Guest: Bud and Cathy Wilcoxen | Springfield, MO 65803
    Date: July 17, 2018
    Harold and Marcella, and families: So sorry for the loss of Uncle Leroy. He was a one of a kind fella. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.