Chris Brown

     Chris C. Brown, 70, of Carmi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born in Carmi on June 4, 1954 the son of Johnny Leroy and Verla Maxine (Kiefer) Brown. Chris married Sheri A. Weil on February 3, 1989 in Henderson, KY. Chris retired after 47 years with Brown Feed and Chemical. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed making salsa and pickles, he loved to read science fiction books and attend St. Louis Cardinals games. Chris was a member of the Carmi Elks Lodge #1652 where he was a Past Exalted Ruler in 2002-2003. 

     Chris is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sheri; children, Jennipher (Scott) McCormick of Evansville, IN, Keri (Tim) Jackson of Carmi, William "Bill" (Carla) Brown of Evansville, IN, and Kristin Brown of Marion, IL; grandchildren,Kahlan Brown, Paige and Cooper Jackson, Molly McCormick and Devin Marlowe; siblings, Judy (Ron) Coston of Carmi, Bill Brown of Carmi and Johnny Max (Charlotte) Brown of Palmyra, IN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Christopher Michael "Little Chris" Brown; and a brother, Jimmy Brown.

     Funeral Services for Chris C. Brown, 70, of Carmi will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery in Carmi. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi where an Elks Memorial Service will be held at 7:00p.m. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to White County Cheer for a Cure and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home or by mail to 609 W. Main St., Carmi, IL 62821