He was born in Fairmont, Illinois on March 9, 1931 to the late Luther Michael and Rella Mae Brown.
Marion graduated from Star High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the Shipping Department at RR Donnlley & Sons.
On August 13, 1954 Marion married the love of his life, Bessie Mae (Freeman) Brown; she preceded him in death on October 28, 2020.
He enjoyed farming, gardening, and traveling. You couldn't make Marion happier, than to give him a job to do. He enjoyed being able to pull weeds, pick peaches, and be outdoors.
Marion is survived by his four children, Martha Mapes, Lora (Abdulla) Al-Marzooqi, Dennis Brown and Allen Brown; five grandchildren, Greg, Andria, Ryan, Jassem, and Jamal; five great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bessie; two grandchildren, Tucker and Teagan and six siblings, Ralph Brown, Glen Brown, Jim Brown, Mary Heidorn, Harold Brown, Dean Brown and Keith Brown.Champaign
Burial will be at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery with Military honors by the United States Army and Post 72 Honor Guard.
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He was born in Fairmont, Illinois on March 9, 1931 to the late Luther Michael and Rella Mae Brown.
Marion graduated from Star High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the Shipping Department at RR Donnlley & Sons.
On August 13, 1954 Marion married the love of his life, Bessie Mae (Freeman) Brown; she preceded him in death on October 28, 2020.
He enjoyed farming, gardening, and traveling. You couldn't make Marion happier, than to give him a job to do. He enjoyed being able to pull weeds, pick peaches, and be outdoors.
Marion is survived by his four children, Martha Mapes, Lora (Abdulla) Al-Marzooqi, Dennis Brown and Allen Brown; five grandchildren, Greg, Andria, Ryan, Jassem, and Jamal; five great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bessie; two grandchildren, Tucker and Teagan and six siblings, Ralph Brown, Glen Brown, Jim Brown, Mary Heidorn, Harold Brown, Dean Brown and Keith Brown.Champaign
Burial will be at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery with Military honors by the United States Army and Post 72 Honor Guard.
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