User:Jungmichaels/Jack Brown

Jack Brown, a veteran of three wars and a former alderman in O'Fallon, died of cancer Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at his home in O'Fallon. He was 76.

Mr. Brown was born in McKinneysburg, Ky., to Thomas and Elizabeth Brown. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Mr. Brown spent more than 25 years to the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired in 1972 as a master sergeant.

In retirement, Mr. Brown owned a small appliance repair shop but had to stop because of his illness.

In 1977, Mr. Brown was elected Ward 1 alderman in O'Fallon. He served for two years. He also served on the board of the Children's Home in Mount Vernon.

Mr. Brown was a member of the American Legion, Air Force Sergeants Association, VFW, AARP, and First United Methodist Church in O'Fallon, where he organized the first United Methodist Men of Vietnam.

Mr. Brown volunteered for many organizations, including the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and area Scout troops.