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Lewis Brown Obituary
URBANA - Lewis E. Brown, 71, of Urbana, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1945, in Urbana, the son of the late Myron and Evelyn (Lewis) Brown.
Lewis is survived by his children, Jennifer Lee (Wendel) Laubach, Ryan Lewis Brown and Aaron Mathew (Shaunda) Brown; grandchildren, Cameron Brown and Rylee and Kinley Brown; 2 step-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Dean (Debbie) Brown; sisters, Irene (Larry) Peace and Myra (Jim) Oliver; lifelong friends, Ralph Vermillion, Roger Zigler and Steve Joliff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Lee (Pence) Brown; and sister, Margaret Runkle. Lewis was a proud Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a Mason at the Harmony Lodge #8 and enjoyed riding motorcycles, bird watching and woodworking.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 5-6:45 p.m. at WALTER & STOWE FUNERAL HOME, with Masonic services beginning at 6:45 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor David Brown officiating. Military honors will conclude services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Urbana Paws Animal Shelter, 1535 US Route 36, Urbana, OH 43078 or the Cancer Association of Champaign County, PO Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.
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February 20, 2017
My deepest sympathy for your loss please know that God is aware of your pain and wants to comfort you philipeans 4:6,7.
Ralph Vermillion
February 20, 2017
Lew and I have been best friends since jr. high. He was the best friend any one could ever ask for. We often called one another brother instead of using our first names. I will miss him greatly. Condolences to the family.
February 20, 2017
So sorry to hear of Lewis's death. Condolences to his children who I remember when they were small and to Larry & Irene Peace!
Bruce & Sharon Springer
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Sally Andrews-Wissman
February 20, 2017
Remembering Lewis as a childhood neighbor. We always played basketball games behind the garage. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
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