Ellis Howard Brown, Jr., passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013, in his home.  He was born November 15, 1937, to Ellis and Mae (Arnold) Brown in Marshfield, MO.   He is a US Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Diana Brown; one brother; and an aunt Anne Borden.

He is survived by a son, Ellis Howard Brown, III, a daughter Sara Brown, and a son Matthew Henry, and grandchildren; Remia Ross and Brooke Henry.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, February 15, 2013, at the Aldrich United Methodist Church on Hwy 123 Aldrich, MO, with Pastor Patty Smith officiating.  Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.