Will Sherman Brown, age 72 of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Paris Health Care Center. He worked for Boge North America and the Illinois Cereal Mill. Mr. Brown was a member of the Illinois National Guard 1544
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Transportation Company. Born April 9, 1943 in Paris, Illinois, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary E. (Peters) Brown. He was married to Ellen (Richey) Brown and she passed away January 1, 2012. Survivors include three step-children; Sandy Wells and her husband Jeff of Indiana, Mike Richey and his wife Darlene of Paris, and John Richey of Paris, a sister Carolyn Smithson and her husband Ezra of Oakland, Illinois, a niece DeeAnn Pearcy and her husband Steve of Hindsboro, Illinois, a great-niece Allie Pearcy of Hindsboro, Illinois, and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Cremation is planned, no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.