Lloyd N. Brown, the son of Walter H. and Annie (Hicks) Brown, was born May 26, 1929, in Fairfax, Missouri. Lloyd attended Opp Country School, Irish Grove Country School, and Fairfax High School. On June 12, 1951, Lloyd entered the United States Army where he served his country dur-ing the Korean War, receiving his honorable discharge on May 22, 1953.

On June 28, 1959, Lloyd was united in marriage to Leola Darlene Hopkins in Riverton, Iowa. They were affectionately known by many as Uncle Lloyd and Aunt Lea. They became the parents of three children, Roger, Jennifer, and Janice. Leola passed away October 4, 2004.

As a young man, Lloyd was employed by Levings Construction, driving a bulldozer and surveying. He later owned and operated Brown Construction, building homes, additions, and pouring concrete until his retirement.

Lloyd was a member of the Fairfax Masonic Lodge #483, North Star Lodge #187, Rock Port, Missouri, and was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of Moila Shriners and Legion of Honors, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Lloyd passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his home in Tarkio at the age of 92.

Besides his parents and wife, Leola, Lloyd was preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Brown; brothers, Herbert and Logan Brown; and sisters, Luetta Brown, Irene Rackley, Goldie Thompson, and Georgia Riley. Survivors include children, Roger Brown, Tarkio, and Janice (John) Rothganger, Weston, Missouri; sister, Lucille Brown, Burlington, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Cinita Brown, Ava, Missouri, and Caroline Hopkins, Sidney, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Masonic services were held Monday, February 7, 2022, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. A graveside service and interment were held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Home Cemetery in Tarkio. Pastor Rick Sons officiated. Military rites were under the auspices of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. Services were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Memorials may be directed to Home Cemetery or Shriners Hospital for Children. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.