Obituaries

Powell B Brown

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Powell B. Brown, 86, of Benton, passed away January 25, 2012. He was born July 24, 1925 in Frisco City, Alabama to the late Robert and Mamie Brown. Powell was a 30 year veteran of the United States Marine Corp., serving during WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars. Powell was a member of Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Gloria Mae Brown, two brothers and five sisters. Survivors, wife of 64 years, Melba Jean Brown of Benton, son, Donald Brown and wife, Alicia of Benton, grandson, Ryan Brown, sister, Mildred Davis Brown of Crews Lake, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m., Saturday with Rev. Robbie Horne officiating. Burial will follow at Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashby Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published January 27, 2012

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