Merle Brown Obituary
In loving memory of Merle Brown of Bethany, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois, who departed this world on October 17, 2024 at the age of 73. Merle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Brown and June Brown (Bottrell); and his brothers, Gary and David Brown. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Brown (Brewer-Allsop); his sons, Jason Brown (Lauren) of St. Peters, MO, Justin Brown (Shannon) of Troy, IL, Tyler Allsop of Bethany, IL and Adam Allsop (Jessica) of Bloomington, IN; his grandchildren, Jack, Ben, Willa, Jodie, Sophie, Kelsie, Haylie, Lyndsie, Mollie Brown, Bailey and Makenna Allsop; his great grandchild Kai Williams; his siblings, Dennis Brown (Linda), Phil Brown (Karen), Judy Galloway (Arvid), Kathy Robinson (Jene) and Marsha Giles; and his sisters-in-law, Dixie Brown and Vickie Brown.
Memorials in Merle's honor may be made to: Bethany Fire Protection District, 530 East Main Street, Bethany, IL 61914 or Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church, PO Box 384, 219 S Lincoln St, Bethany, IL 61914.
