Marion A. Brown, 74, of Saint Mary passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Perryville.
He was born December 20, 1950, to Cletus Merlin and Retha (Gale) Brown.
Marion and Patti L. Surman were married on July 11, 1969. She survives in St. Mary.
Also surviving are son, Tyson Brown of Perryville; daughter, Kelly Brown of St. Mary; and two grandchildren, Alexis (Payton) Nortin and Colt Brown.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
Marion was a proud lifelong grain and livestock farmer, and he worked 44 years at Mississippi Lime Kiln in Ste. Genevieve. Marion was a friend to many and never met a stranger. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up.
Marion was a member of AmVets Post #94 in Perryville, American Legion Post #150 in Ste. Genevieve, Little Saline Sportsman Club in Ozora, and Saline Masonic Lodge #226 AF & AM in St. Mary.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert “Bob” Brown.
Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with an American Legion Post #150
Wake service was held at 5 p.m., and a Masonic Wake Service was held at 6:15 p.m. Visitation continued from 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the funeral home.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with Deacon John Darin officiating.
Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by American Legion Post #133 and Delta Team.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Journey Hospice, Missouri National Veterans Memorial or Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
