Clifton Lawrence Brown Sr.

Clifton Lawrence Brown Sr. was born May 12, 1937, in Franklin, Tennessee to Clifton York and Lem Ailene (Lawrence) Brown. He grew up in Franklin and graduated with the class of 1955 from Franklin High School. After high school, Clifton served in the United States Air Force for two years. Clifton was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sharon Jane Sipe, May 23, 1971 in Kirkwood, Missouri and shared together fifty-one years of laughter and memories. Clifton and Sharon were blessed to share four children: Clifton Jr., Sacsha, Cynthia, and Darlene. Clifton was a hard worker and took great pride in providing for his family. He started his working career with Swift Meat Packing Company in Nashville, Tennessee and later transferred to St. Louis, Missouri. Clifton worked his way up to Night Superintendent and retired after thirty years. From 1974 until 1987, Clifton owned and operated Dependable Pallet Company where they repaired and shipped pallets. Upon the company relocating to Courtois, Missouri it became Courtois Lumber Company. He then started working for Coldwell Banker and retired in 1998. Farming was his passion, especially raising Registered Angus Cattle. A perfect day for Clifton was the opportunity to attend a cattle show. He loved to travel and make memories with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his world, he loved and adored them deeply. Clifton was a man of faith and member of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a Mason and member of the Salem Masonic Lodge No. 225 AF & AM. Clifton received his fifty-year pin in 2018. He was also a member of The Sons of Confederate Veterans. Clifton entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2022, in Salem, Missouri at the age of eighty-five years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving wife: Sharon Brown of Salem, MO; son: Clifton Brown Jr. and special friend Christina Spence of Salem, MO; daughters: Sacsha Harrison and husband Jay of Salem, MO, Cynthia DeNoon and husband John of Argyle, TX, and Darlene Vance and husband Herman of Viburnum, MO; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; extended family and dear friends. Preceding him in death, parents: Clifton and Lem Brown; and half-sister: Imogene Lundberg. Clifton leaves a great legacy for those who loved him most. He will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Clifton Lawrence Brown Sr. were held Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the Williamson Funeral Home, Franklin, Tennessee with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selections played were “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” and “When They Ring Those Golden Bells”. Serving as Pallbearers were John DeNoon, Jay Harrison, Clifton Brown Jr., Dylan Brown, Owen Harrison, John Daniel DeNoon, Ryan Brown, and Keith Vance. A Masonic Service was held. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Clifton Lawrence Brown Sr.

May 12, 1937 - October 16, 2022