of Jonesboro, AR
June 4, 1936 - December 14, 2022
Wilbur H. Brown, 86, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home. He was born June 4, 1936 in Mtn. Home, AR to Ned and Allie (Green) Brown. Wilbur was an apparatus technician at Craighead Electric Co-op until retirement. He served in the U.S. Marines and was an avid collector and loved working in the pecan orchard. He was a member of the Finch Baptist Church.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Lou Poynter.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Wilbur include his loving wife of 16 years, Ruth (Miller) Brown; a son, Steve (Dorothy) Brown; three daughters, Catheryn (Scott Moore) Davis, Teresa Stallings, and Michele Salito; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Finch Baptist Church with Marty Ezell officiating. A private entombment will be held at Baxter Memorial in Mtn. Home.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 am.
Lasting memorials in Wilbur's honor can be made to either the Finch Baptist Church Building Fund or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
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12 Condolence(s)
Cathy Davis
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Sending my prayers and heartfelt condolences to all his family. I know how difficult it is to loose a family member, but it seems especially hard during the Holidays. So very sorry for your loss 😢ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Tracy Bollinger-Fisher
Sunday, December 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve Bruno Samuels
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Prayers for peace and comfort in your time of grief.
Steve Alsup
Saturday, December 17, 2022
I always loved playing guitar for Wilbur. He truly wanted to reach people—even if it was just one person—with his singing. Deb and I will miss him so much.
Debra Clayton
Friday, December 16, 2022
Wilbur was a dear friend . I will cherish the memories of our friendship â™¥ï¸ We always loved to hear him sing and I loved the hugs that he always gave me . Prayers for you Ms. Ruth and family . With Love â¤ï¸
George Young
Friday, December 16, 2022
For the short time that I knew Mr Wilbur, he seemed like a fine man. So sorry for your loss Ms Ruth.
Shirley and Garry Powers
Friday, December 16, 2022
A sweet man who we will miss dearly. I just talked to him after church Sunday to see if he would sing for us again. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. We love you.
Henrietta Prescott
Friday, December 16, 2022
Ruth and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Ezell
Friday, December 16, 2022
I will miss that sweet hug every Sunday.
Melba and Don Rush
Friday, December 16, 2022
We will miss Wilbur. Prayers for comfort for Ruth and family. So sorry this happened.
Chasity Elrod
Friday, December 16, 2022
You are loved by so many and will truly be missed. I love you Wilbur and will always keep you in my heart!
Keith Blocker
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Wilbur was a good man. I'm glad to have known and worked with him.