OBITUARY Perry Wayne Brown of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on September 7, 2022, having reached the age of fifty-nine years, three months and thirty days. Perry was born in St. Louis, MO on May 8, 1963, son of Wayne Lee Brown and Nancy Jane Brown nee Warren. Perry is survived by his mother, Nancy Brown of St. Clair, MO; by his brothers, Carl Brown and wife, Susan, of St. Clair, MO and Warren Brown and wife, Cristy, of St. Clair, MO; by his aunt, Delores Brown of Stanton, MO; by his niece, Carly Brown of St. Clair, MO; by his nephews, Garrett Brown of St. Clair, MO and Josh Briggs and fiancé, Melissa Kampmann, of Union, MO; Alex Erbes and Gus Land of St. Clair, MO; by his great-nephew, Ryver Briggs of Union, MO; by cousins and many friends. Perry was preceded in death by his father, Wayne L. Brown; and by his sister, Annelie Briggs. Perry was a Christian and had been attending Christ Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in St. Clair, MO with his mother. During his working career he worked as a laborer, mainly through the union hall. He enjoyed working on the family farm, especially caring for the cows. He also enjoyed going hunting and fishing and cooking. Although he had no children of his own, he loved his niece and nephews as his own. A kind and loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Christ Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Jay Tilson officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to Christ Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.