Johnny Brown

Johnny H. Brown, age 84, passed away on March 9, 2020. An Army veteran, he was a civil servant for 25 years at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and devoted 45 years of his life to his business, Three Pines Pest Control. Far more than what Johnny did with his life, the measure of our loss is reflected in the sort of person we knew him to be. He loved people and conversation, and he had a profound memory for detail; on meeting him just once, you could bet that later on he would remember far more about you than one might think possible. His love for music was life-long, and his talent with a guitar in hand cannot be replicated. He threw himself all-out at the business of life and took very little for granted. His energy and drive were limitless, his heart enormous. Life honed him to be unfailingly forthright, honest, and kind to a fault. Johnny's absence will be a painful, daily loss to us all, and one that will not abate; likewise, we know beyond doubt that the things which made him who he was, the lessons he taught us through his counsel and his example, will ever abide. He is now embraced by the arms of the Lord whom he loved, relieved from the cares of this life, in a rest well-earned. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ross and LaReba Lucy (Nicholas) Brown, two brothers, Willard and Bud Brown, and one sister, Wilma. Johnny leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted, loving wife of over fifty eight years, Norma Jean of the home; one son, Quentin Brown (Daisy) of MN; two daughters, Anita Brown Walth and Teresa Brown both of TX; 2 grandchildren, Addison and Joe Brown; one sister, Winnie Sue Stevenin of KS; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Johnny had made of profession of faith during his life. He loved his Lord and never failed to let anyone know what God had done in, and throughout his life. He was a precious member of Grace Baptist Church. He loved his extended church family as they did him. Brother Johnny always greeted everyone with either a big smile, hug, a firm handshake, or a story to share. He just never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with people. Johnny peacefully, and quietly left behind his earthly home to begin his new life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Johnny’s legacy will forever live on, and he will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, in the Grace Baptist Church of Richland with Pastor Eddie Brandt officiating. Becky Lercher sang three favorite songs, “I’ll Fly Away,” “Amazing Grace,” and “I Will Meet You in the Morning.” Family and friends served as escorts. Burial with Military Honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Army Veteran Johnny Brown and may be left at the Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Johnny Brown

July 4, 1935 - March 9, 2020