February 8, 1929 to December 4, 2010
Sunrise to Sunset

His remains will be buried on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan, St. Louis, Missouri, 63125. Those who want to attend the short service can convene at the cemetery administration building inside the entrance at 10:15am sharp.

Elmer George Brown was born February 8, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to George and Ethel Brown. He was one of seven children. He was preceded in death by his wives Ozella (1971) and Patricia (2002), his parents, 3 brothers Abraham, Wyman and George, two Sisters Evelyn and Gretchen and one grandson Donald Ray.

He served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in two wars, Korean and World War II.

“Iney”, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, departed this life December 4, 2010 at his home 2801 Dr. Martin L. King Drive, Apt. 101 surrounded by his children. He loved and enjoyed his life. He was a jazz enthusiast, loved to play chess, but most of all he loved to cook.

He leaves to cherish his memories 6 daughters: Vanessa Denton, Marceline Bowden (Rodney), Lisa Brown, Denisa Gordon (Kenneth), Kimberly Brown, and LaChell Austin and 3 sons Charles Brown, Jeffrey Brown (Patricia) and Leroy Honeycutt, mother-in-law Thelma Tucker, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, 1 brother Charles Brown and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

My Last Request

Please don’t say that I gave up, just say that I gave in.
Don’t say I lost the battle, for it was God’s war to lose or win.
Please don’t say how good I was, but that I did my best.
Just say I tried to do what’s right, to give the most I could, not do less.
Please don’t give me wings or halos; that’s for God to do.
I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due.
Please don’t give flowers, or talk in harsh tones.
Don’t be concerned about me now, I’m well with God, I’ve made it home.
Don’t talk about what could have been, it’s over and it’s done.
Just see to all my family’s needs, the battle has been won.
When you draw a picture of me don’t draw me as a saint.
I’ve done some good; I’ve done some wrong, so use all your paint.
Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark
In fact, don’t put me down on canvass; paint me in your heart.
Don’t just remember all the good times, but remember all the bad.
For life is full of many things some happy and some sad.
But if you must do something, then I have one last request,
Forgive me for the wrongs I’ve done and with the love that’s left
Thank God for my soul’s resting, thank God for all who loved me.
Praise God who loved me best.

Acknowledgement

Your words of love brought much relief to our hearts consumed in grief. We acknowledge all acts of kindness shown to us. We thank you for prayers, cards, phone calls and visits. Please leave messages of love below. My God Bless You.

~The Family