Leo E. Brown, age 76, of Rock Island, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Military rites will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2204 at the funeral home. Burial is at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Leo was born March 3, 1928 in Moline the son of Floyd and Opal Steeple Brown. He married Jacquelyn Little on January 7, 1949 in Rock Island.
Leo was employed as an insurance agent and district manager for the John Hancock Insurance Company. He retired in 1985 after 32 years of service.
Leo was a member of South Park Presbyterian Church in Rock Island. He was an avid golfer and tennis player. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.
SURVIVORS
His wife, Jacquelyn; daughter, Christine Wakeland; son, Craig Brown; grand daughter, Audra White; great grand daughter Chelsea White. Brother, Barry (Sharon) Brown
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers, William, Jerry and Donald.