Bob Brown

Bob Brown, 81, of Monett passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Brown was born on July 10, 1940 in Montezuma, Iowa, son of the late William Philo Brown and Mabel Elsie (Beck) Brown. He graduated from Montezuma High School with the class of 1958 and furthered his education at Iowa State University.
In 1959, he began a 47 year career with Miracle Recreation in Grinnell, Iowa, retiring in 2006 from the Monett office. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church, where for many years he served as elder and treasurer.
On July 17, 1960, Brown married Valeta Ann Abbott. The ceremony was officiated by her father at the Montezuma Christian Church. They were blessed with over 61 years of wonderful memories made together as well as three sons born to this union.
He is survived by his wife, Valeta Brown, of Monett; his sons, Mark Brown (Penny), of Colorado Springs, Colo., Steve Brown, of Monticello, Ind. and Ron Brown (Christy), of Monett; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dave Brown (Dori), Jim Brown (Faye) and Kevin Brown; one sister, Joyce Waller-Diemont; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Justin Brown; and one brother, Mike Brown Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Ozark Christian Church, south of Monett, with Reverend Randy Martin officiating. Interment followed at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions have been suggested to Ozark Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.