Michael Grant “Mikey” Brown, age 46 of Halfway, MO, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Mercy Hospital Springfield, MO. He was born March 27, 1974, in Springfield, MO, to Carl Richard and Dona Sue (Phillips) Brown. He is a life-long resident of Polk County, graduating from Bolivar High School the Class of 92’.
Mikey worked for a number of years at Polk County Road and Bridge. He transitioned to full-time farming in 2016. He was united in marriage to Debbie Scott August 27, 2016. Currently he was employed at Hawk Fertilizer. He was a member of the Polk County Cattleman’s Association.
He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and hunting. His passion was raising beef cattle, and being outside. Most of all he loved his family and friends; he was a “family man”.
Mikey is survived by his wife Debbie of the home; his parents Richard and Dona Brown of Bolivar, MO; a daughter Taylor King of Springfield, MO; his sister Michelle Wheeler and husband Taz of Bolivar, MO; nephews: Tim and Seth Childers, and Slade Williams (Shania); nieces: Forrest Hulette (David), Matty and Salem; as well as cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October4, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Pitts Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1:00 pm Monday, October 5, 2020, in the funeral home with Pastor Gray Nordon officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Salem Cemetery Cliquot, MO. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.