Roy Brown
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Roy Milton Brown, age 67, departed his life on Thursday, January 25 surrounded by his family.
Roy was born December 28, 1950 in Cruger, Mississippi to the union of the late Earlie and Gladys (Williams) Brown. They later moved to Alton, IL. In 1994, he married his Beloved wife of 24 years, Rosetta “Rosie” Brown. To this union was born a beautiful daughter, Anna Rose Brown. Because of their loving hearts, they adopted two sons Ihzel Brown and Ryshaun Brown.
He attended the Alton public schools and was selected for Plumber and Pipefitter training. Mr. Brown continued in it as an occupation and he retired from Local 553, after 27 years of service.
Brother Brown gave his life to Christ at Webster Temple COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Albert Watson. He often attended Tuesday night Bible Class, enjoyed listening to Mother Jacqueline Osborne and Elder Henry Smith sing, was an usher, and a Sergeant at Arms during vacation bible school. He was a Brother of Dunbar Lodge #97 Free and Accepted Masons P.H.A.
Roy prided himself on his sense of style and appearance. He was known for his nice cars and stylish ways, but most of all his kind and giving heart. He loved sitting on the porch with friends and family, visiting Anna Rose at her University, teaching his sons life skills, sharing moments with his wife, cleaning and listening the sounds of: Johnny Taylor, Luther Vandross, Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye and others.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Holloway and Ruth Jean Brown.
Those who remain to celebrate lasting memories: beloved wife, Rosie of Alton; 5 daughters - Carla Easter, Tanisha Taylor, Akish’a Taylor, , Tanya Brown of Alton, IL, and Anna Rose Brown of Columbia, MO. 5 sons - Damon Stampley of Calumet, IL, Demarcus Taylor of Alton, Corwin (Shunique) Connors of Arizona, Ihzel Brown and Ryshaun Brown both of Alton, IL; 5 children he helped raise, Danielle Taylor of Hinesville, GA, Donnell Taylor of Alton, D’Ana Terrell of Alton, IL, Jennifer (William) Louis, and Steven Randall of Cottage Hills, IL; 7 Sisters: Frances(Tim) Goree of Alton, Patricia Brown Racine, WI, Denita Brown of Racine, WI, Sharon (Herbert) Brown and Lisa Brown both of Alton, Doris Hicks and Lilly Hicks both of Chicago, IL; 3 Brothers, Earlie (Shirley) Brown of Godfrey, Michael Williams of Milwaukee, WI and Tracey Brown of Alton; Brother in laws: Jerry Lewis, George Lewis, Dean Lewis, and Demetrius Lewis; 2 Sister in Laws, Theresa Harrison and Gloria Teague of Alton; an aunt, Joanne Davis of Chicago; 25 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a host of friends, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will convene Friday, February 2, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until time of Masonic service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. All services will be held at Monroe Memorial Church.
Online registry is available at www.harrisonfuneralchapel.com
Harrison Funeral Chapel
