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Jerry Franklin Brown
September 24, 1942 - April 17, 2017

Mr. Jerry Franklin Brown departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, Ark., at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was born Thursday, September 24, 1942 in Lake City and lived most of his life in Trumann. Mr. Brown was a retired plant manager and a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was past president of the Trumann Athletic Booster Club, officiated many high school basketball games and avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Goodwin Brown; and his parents, Ben Brown and Vera Adams Inzer. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Holt and husband Carl of Trumann and Vicki Bowers of Trumann; one son, Scott Brown and wife Renee of Trumann; two brothers, Freddie Crowe of Appomattox, VA and W.H.

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Funeral Service

April 20, 2017
10:00 AM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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  1. Linda M. Dix, Bay, Arkansas says
    April 24, 2017

    I am so sorry for the of your loved one. May God bless & comfort you all.

  2. judy watson, wilson, arkansas says
    April 21, 2017

    Brown Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Brown was an official years ago when i first began my coaching career. He was always so good to officiate our games and he was one of the best around. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

  3. Barbara Bailey, Osceola In says
    April 20, 2017

    We were sorry to see the notice about your dad. We want to send our deepest sympathies to your family. Olen and Beulah Adams family, we would be your dad's cousins in Indiana

  4. Craig Fleming, Russellville says
    April 19, 2017

    Jerry was such a good man . He will be missed by many.

  5. Richard Clayton & family, Trumann Arkansas says
    April 19, 2017

    Jerry was a great man i worked with him from the time I was 18 til 30 I learned alot from J.B as I called him he was always there for me anytime I needed him & I will always remember him & talk of those good memories often I pray peace & comfort for the family in the days to come! J.B. Look forward to seeing you in that big saw room in the sky love ya...Richard Clayton & family

  6. Larry & Karen Moss, Jonesboro says
    April 19, 2017

    We are so sorry to hear you lost your Dad. We did not hear until just now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  7. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    April 19, 2017

    Tammy, Vicki and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. It would be hard to find another father who supported his kids more than your dad. I know you will miss him terribly.

  8. Richard Elmo Lane, Trumann, AR says
    April 19, 2017

    R I P My friend you will be missed

  9. Shirley Mead, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 19, 2017

    So sorry.

  10. Mary Lee Brick Cunningham, Jonesboro says
    April 18, 2017

    Sincerest condolences to all the family in the passing of Jerry. I know many folks in Trumann and.the surrounding area will certainly miss him. Bless you all.

  11. Phil and Brenda Manry, Jonesboro AR says
    April 18, 2017

    Our prayers are with you all in the loss of your loved one. May God bless and comfort you all in the days ahead. Phil and Brenda Manry

  12. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    April 18, 2017

    My deepest sympathies to Jerry's family at this difficult time. I have been gone from Trumann for 46 years but some of my fondest childhood memories are of my Little League days in which Jerry was my coach. Not only did he teach me the fundamentals but also taught me the value of good sportsmanship and fair play. He was always a good example to his players, coaches, umpires and parents. Gloria was always present and kept the book for each game. I should have made the effort to say this prior to his death: Thanks for everything, Coach! Kenny White, Short Stop, Priestly-Young

  13. Jim and Myra (White) Osment, Germantown, Tn says
    April 18, 2017

    So sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  14. Mike Chaffin, Russellville,Ar says
    April 18, 2017

    Brown family. So sorry for you loss. Jerry was always a good guy to me. Praying for you all

  15. Junior and Dorothy Byford, Jonesboro says
    April 18, 2017

    Tammy, Vicki, and Scott.We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We always considered him as a friend. May God give you comfort. Love to you all!Junior and Dorothy

  16. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    April 18, 2017

    Sending our prayers to all of you. Lots of good memories.

  17. Judy and Barry williams, Truman says
    April 18, 2017

    So sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts to the brown family.

  18. John Earl, Meridian, Idaho says
    April 18, 2017

    I went to school with Jerry and he was a very nice man. I am very sorry for your loss.

  19. Hattie Lou Rogers, Jonesboro , Arkansas says
    April 18, 2017

    Many memories shared from High school will miss him.

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