Everett "Buck" Brown

Mr. Everett "Buck" Brown, age 87 ofDongola, died at 5:22 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in his home thanks to the loving care provided by Sheila Dillow. Buck was born January 6, 1931, in Mill Creek, the son of Elda Guy "Mose" and Gertie (Hastings) Brown. He married Velda Allen on June 25, 1988 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Buck is survived by his children, Debbie (Mike) Ayers of Jonesboro, Wayne Brown of Champagne, Sheila (Gary) Dillow of Lick Creek, Sharon (Lee) Gibson of Jonesboro and Dale Allen of Clinton; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Weldon (Judy) Brown of Sullivan; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, "Ras" and "Jim" Brown; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Allen. Buck worked at Lewis Brothers Bakery for many years. He enjoyed meeting his friends in the morning at McDonalds for coffee. He had a close church family at Wetaug Church of Christ and will be dearly missed. The entire family cannot put into words how thankful they are for having Sheila Dillow at Buck's side. Her love for Buck was inspiring and because of her, Buck was able to live his final days at home where he was most comfortable. Funeral Services for Mr. Everett "Buck" Brown will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Brent Miller officiating. Interment will be in the St. Johns Cemetery in Dongola. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wetaug Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, January 26, 2018,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, January 26, 2018,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, January 26, 2018, St. John's Cemetery St. John's Road Dongola, Illinois 62926