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Leslie "Les" Brown Jr.
1927 - 2013
Leslie "Les" Brown Jr.
1927 - 2013
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BORN
1927
DIED
2013
Leslie "Les" Brown Obituary
Les was retired from Wabash Fibre Box Co., where he worked for 28 years as the Human Resources Manager and Purchasing Agent. Les was a member of Maplewood Christian Church, a 50 year member of the Elks Lodge #86, a lifetime member of the Terre Haute Marine Corps #471, and American Legion Post #104.
Les was an avid golfer for many, many years and loved sports. He was a friend to all. Less was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Les is survived by his wife of 55 years, Benita (Woodard) Brown of Terre Haute; their children, daughter Libby (Brown) Busard and son-in-law Lyman(Butch) Busard of Greenwood, Indiana, son Timothy (Tim) Brown and daughter-in-law Cheryl (Boyll) Brown of Terre Haute. Les is also survived by 2 grandchildren and their spouses, grandson Kyle Busard and his wife Ashley (Chaney) Busard and granddaughter Karly (Busard) Ilbrink and her husband Jordan Ilbrink all of Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Services will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, on Monday, October 28, 2013, at 11:30 am. Visitation will be Sunday, October 27, 2013, from 4-7 pm, and Monday from 10:30 am until the service. Pastor Craig Wininger will be officiating. A special thanks to the members of the Elks Lodge #86 for their remembrance ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maplewood Christian Church, 2000 N. 13th Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47804.
Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
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October 29, 2013
Benita, sorry for the loss of Les. He was always a friend to me even when he was at Tech and I will miss him. Keep your chin up and as you know life goes on for us.
Sincerely,
Tom Frew
October 28, 2013
Benita and Family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Les was so wonderful. I only had limited time with Les golfing and at some of your family outings, but he always made me feel welcome. I will always cherish those times I did have with him. Hugs to the entire family.
the Hatten family, Paul Anita (Thiel) and Emma
Donna & Jerry
October 27, 2013
Benita and Family ~ We love you all and hope you will call on us for anything you need. Jerry will miss calling Les to discuss their favorite ball teams.
He will especially miss the dinners at the Marine Corp that he always shared with Les.
Hugs xoxo
October 27, 2013
with our deepest sympathy from all of us at Jouseys Eastside Diner
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Martha & Roy Kuder
October 27, 2013
Getting to talk to Les Brown was something Roy and I always looked foward to. His stories; memories of events in his life, always refected his zest for life, his tremendous love of family and friends, and especially the time that they shared. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
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