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JONESBORO - Stephen Lynn Brown, 61, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Steve was born in Sikeston, Mo., on Nov. 3, 1961, to Tommy and Martha Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Steve was a longtime resident of Jonesboro. He played tight end on the 1979 Jonesboro High School championship football team, was the Lowell Manning award winner for the class of 1980, and was elected Mr. Hurricane his senior year of high school.
Steve graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Bethany Nazarene College (now Southern Nazarene University) in Oklahoma City. After college, Steve worked for many years as a sales representative for VALIC and won multiple awards working in their service.
Steve was an avid sports fan. He loved watching Cardinals baseball and Razorback football and also loved coaching basketball and baseball. In his free time, he enjoyed watching Westerns and listening to Johnny Cash. One of his fondest memories was coaching the Jonesboro All-Star baseball team to a championship at state and regionals.
Most importantly, Steve loved spending time with his boys, Brady and Ben. He especially enjoyed coaching them in and watching them play sports. Steve loved being Brady's and Ben's father more than anything.
Steve was very dedicated to his church, Forest Home Church of the Nazarene. He was highly involved in the church softball league and children's basketball leagues. He served on the church board for many years and taught several different Sunday school classes. He also was a leader in the H.O.P.E. ministry and children's Bible quizzing.
One of Steve's greatest joys in life was serving others. Many former players benefitted from rides to practice and games given by Coach Steve.
Steve is survived by his children Brady Brown of Little Rock and Ben Brown of Dallas, and brothers, Stan Brown of Atlanta and Sam Brown of Jonesboro.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Forest Home Church of the Nazarene. A visitation will precede the service from 5 to 6 p.m. Burial will be private.
Online registry: www.emersonfuneralhome .com
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Leigh Ann Broadaway
November 16, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mark & Becky Luccitti
November 13, 2022
Mark and I are very saddened to hear of Steve´s passing. We have great memories of Steve and send our prayers and condolences to his family & friends.
Mark & Becky Luccitti
Cindy Thyer
November 13, 2022
Our family treasures special memories of Steve. He was so gracious to take Jack home from school with Ben in elementary and junior high school so he could practice baseball with them almost every day. Steve always had such a kind and generous heart for Jack and all of the boys on the baseball team. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with all of you. The Thyer Family
Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin
November 12, 2022
Dear Brown family,
The Griffins are heartbroken by this news. We´re so sorry for your loss. We all loved Steve. I have so many wonderful memories across the years. God´s grace is sufficient. Know that we are sending love and prayers. Rest in peace and rise in glory saint in light!
Yours in Christ,
Tony
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