Okie Leon Brown, 91, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home. He grew up in the Otwell/Valley View area. In 1950 at the age of 17, he joined the United States Army and service our country for 22 years. Okie was awarded many medals of honor including a bronze star. He quickly went up through the ranks, retiring as Master Sargent Brown. After retiring from the service, he worked for campus police at Arkansas State University for the next 24 years.
Okie would say his two best life decisions were choosing Jesus and going to a Brookland basketball game where he met the prettiest girl. July 6, 1951, he married the love of his life, Sue Burton. During their 65-year marriage they were blessed with a daughter, Angelique and her husband Rick White; a son, Eric and his wife Jolina; four grandchildren, that he was known as ”Grumpy”, Alexandra White, Clennton White and his wife Princes, Jordana Lazenby and her husband, Nathan, Andrew Brown and his fiancé, Amber Scott; and 10 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother and 2 sisters.
A graveside service will be Sunday, September 8, 2024, 2:30pm at Pine Log Cemetery, with Andy Neal officiating.
Visitation be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, Jonesboro.