Mitchell D. "Mitch" Brown

Mitchell Dwayne "Mitch" Brown, 41, of Russell, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born October 13, 1970 in Flint, Michigan and was a diesel mechanic. Mitch was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He was known for his sense of humor and smile and always enjoyed a good laugh. He is survived by his mother, Genevie Brown of Judsonia; son, Robert William Brown; step-daughter, Tina Louise VanEsch; 2 grandchildren, William and Sofia VanEsch; 3 brothers, William Brown (Hattie), Jeffery Brown (Lynda) and Michael Brown (Beckie); sister, Sonja Moore (David); several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Karen White. He was preceded in death by his father, William N. Brown and a nephew, Thurlo Keith Brown. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church of God in the Roosevelt Community with Bro. Bob Majors officiating. Interment will follow in the Roosevelt Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.