Dr. Kenneth "Zero" Brown

Dr. Kenneth Ray "Zero" Brown of Jonesboro, Louisiana passed away on November 8, 2025 at the age of91.

Kenneth was born to Allen and Josie Brown on October 28, 1934 in Hodge, Louisiana. He married his high school sweetheart, Toni Burlingham, in November 1955 and remained in Jonesboro where they raised their family.They were married for 70 years. Although he was successful in many ways, he always considered his greatest blessing and accomplishment was being a father to his three wonderful children. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and served as a Sunday school teacher.

As a youth he attended Hodge Elementary and was a member of Hodge Baptist Church. In 1953 he graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High Schoolwhere he excelled as a scholar and athlete. It was in high school that he became known as "Zero", a nickname that remained with him for the rest of his life. After high school, he attended Louisiana Tech University as a student athlete on the football and baseball teams. He received a degree in Elementary Education, as well as advanced degrees in educational supervision. He was an employee of the Jackson Parish School system in the roles of teacher, coach, and administrator for over 30 years. During this time, he received his Doctor of Education degree from Northeast Louisiana University and contributed to several State Department of Education initiatives.

One of Kenneth'spassions was radio and sports broadcasting. After receiving his broadcasting license, he worked for KTOC radio station in Jonesboro and also broadcasted local high school sports. Upon retiring from Jackson Parish Schools, he began a second career for Louisiana Tech University as the Voice of the Lady Techsters basketball team, broadcaster for Tech baseball and color analyst for Tech football.

He is survived by his wife, Toni; daughters Susan Brown of Jonesboro and Camille Michaud of Apopka, FL; granddaughters, Brandi Russell of West Monroe, Aimee Havrilesko of Winter Park, FL, Cherie Molina (Adam) of Irvine, CA; great-grandchildren Garrick and Aveline Havrilesko, Zenna and Jensen Russell and Antonio Ray Molina; sister Barbara Warren of Jonesboro and several nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by parents Allen and Josie Maxwell Brown; son Mike Brown; sister Geraldine Perry; brother-in-law Donnie Warren; nephew Mark Warren.

The family would like to thank Lagniappe Home Health, Premier Hospice and Forest Haven Nursing Home for the care given to their loved one.

Friends are invited to stop by Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home on Thursday, November 13 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon, or between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view and sign the register book. A graveside service under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home will be held at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 14, 2025. Bro. Stuart Toms will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Justin Warren, Randy Layfield, Kenneth Pardue, Donnie Freeman, Randy Shows and Wade McBride.

If you choose not to send flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Kenneth's name.

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