Eugene R. Brown

December 24, 1925 - May 28, 2019

Eugene R. Brown, 93, of Bedford, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Born December 24, 1925 in Lawrence County, Indiana, he was the son of Ralph and Lula M. (Fulps) Brown. Eugene served in World War II as a paratrooper for the United States Army 17th Airborne Division serving in the European Theatre. Eugene was a professional truck driver and a member of VFW Post #1686 of Oolitic. He is survived by one son, Darrell (Ronda) Brown of Bedford; two step-daughters, Rose Garriott of Bedford, Patricia Levasseur of Big Rapids, Michigan; four grandchildren, David Wesley Brown, Gavin McCord Brown, Samantha Sue Brown, Stephanie Lynn Brown; two step-grandchildren, Matthew Hillis, Christina White; four great-grandchildren Zach McCord Brown, Gunner Brown, Gracie Brown, Jackie Brown; one brother, Earl Ralph Brown of Seymour; three sisters, Irene Sexton of Florida, Mary Alice (Donnie) Coffee of Salem, Evelyn Owens of Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edmund “Rocky” Brown, Ernest “P Dad” Brown, Estell Ray Brown; sister, Anna Faye Stephens. Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www,fergusonlee.com.