Arthur Brown

Arthur Brown

Arthur Brown Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 29, 2026.
Arthur W. "Art" Brown, 77, of Rockton, IL died on Friday March 27, 2026. Art was born on January 15, 1949 in Denver, CO to the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross and Marian Brown. Art served in the U.S. Army, worked at Singer and Elgin Health Facilities for many years. He was a life long member of The Rockford Amateur Astronomers. Art earned a Bachelor's of Science from Illinois State University.

Survivors include: daughter Dana (Shawn) David; son Paul Brown; 2 grandchildren. Art is predeceased by his wife Carol and brother Ross Brown, Jr.

Private ceremonies to be held at a later date. His final resting place will be Rockton Township Cemetery.

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