Fredrick “Fred” Joseph Brown Jr. – age 68 – of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on June 23, 2020.
He was born in Shirley, MA on April 18, 1952 to the late Mr. Fredrick Joseph Brown Sr. and Mrs. Carol Jeanne Brown.
He married Sandra Lynn Perkins on June 2, 2001. Fred was very sociable and never met a stranger. Fred was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved all sports- especially loved watching his children and grandchildren play. Fred loved the Lord with all his heart and was an active member of First Baptist Ozark church.
He is survived by his wife Sandi; Sons: Matthew (Emilee) Brown of Springfield, MO, Adam (Andrea) Brown of Springfield, MO, Daniel (Melinda) Brown of Pleasant View, TN, Adam (Becky) Perkins of Fenton, MO, Ryan (Sarah) Perkins of Springfield, MO; Sisters: Susan (Les) Matson of Greeley, CO and Barbara Adams of Springfield, MO.
Brothers in law: Menno Perks, Chris Wagener, Tim Dobsch and Steve Dobsch
Grandchildren: Erin Marie, Hunter Wayne, Joseph Gregory, Collier Hunter, Lilah Rose, Caleb William, and Samuel Petros Brown. Karley Reece and Luke Ethan Perkins. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his sisters: Theresa Perks and Shirley Wagener.
Fred will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.
Services for Fred will be at 10:00 am Friday, June 26, 2020 at 1st Baptist Church in Ozark under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can made in his name to First Baptist Ozark Building Fund: 1400 West Jackson Street, Ozark, MO 65721