Floyd Russel Brown

Floyd Russel Brown, 86, of Moline died August 5, 2007 in Montezuma, IA.
A memorial service will be 11a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville, IA. Military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246.
Floyd was born April 27, 1921 in Grinnell, IA to Harvey Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Brown. He married Viola Grace Mitchell on July 28, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 12, 2004.
Floyd was a truck driver for Consumers and was a barber at the All Service Barber Shop. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving 3 years on the USS Indiana BB-58.
Floyd enjoyed doing crafts for Arrowhead Ranch, playing pool and fishing. H e was a member of the Moline VFW Post #2153.
He is survived by
Daughters Janet E. (Allen) Close Coal Valley
Joyce L. Salsman Montezuma, IA
Grandchildren Erik S. Close
Kyle D. (Danielle) Close
JimmyL., Joann, L and Jessica Salsman
Marty (Jessica) Townsend
Jason (Tina) Salsman
Great grandchildren Riley, Cait, Adam
Tia, Trent, Alex, Brandon, Gabrielle
Keegan, Jerica, Tristan, Shayla, Codi,
Zack and Angel
Sister Evelyn Felper Searsboro, IA
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Leonard.
Online condolences may be expressed to Floyd's family be visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com