April 18, 1945 – March 08, 2025
Lloyd Wilson “Skip” Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in Baltimore MD, he grew up around the world, courtesy of the United States Army, to include Japan, Europe and numerous family postings in the United States.
He attended Fishburne Military Academy and the Citadel in his youth. In March of 1964, Skip joined the US Army at the age of 18, and in that same year was accepted to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, GA. Skip graduated from OCS in June of 1965 at the age of 20 years old. In December of 1967 he was promoted to Captain. He was deployed to Vietnam in
January of 1968,where he was assigned as the company commander for the Infantry Mobile Riverine Force two days before the TET offensive broke out. Captain Brown was awarded the Silver Star for Valor for his actions in combat while leading his company against a numerically superior enemy force.
Following his service to his country, he lived in several places from coast to coast. He had various work passions, to include but not limited to being a police officer in Arlington, VA, and had his own construction businesses in California and Columbia, SC. As his own boss, he built houses, horse barns, and many additions and reconstructions of homes and offices. He took great pride in his innovations and eye-catching results. Eventually settling in Fort Scott, KS as a deputy with the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office.
He was preceded in death by his father Col Lloyd J Brown, his mother Jeanne Brown, his beloved “Pop Pop” Wilson Porter Smith, “Nana” Jane Smith and his step-son Frederick Canaan Lee Smith. He is survived by his adored wife Laura Brown, stepson Jesse Smith and wife Misty, step daughter Tanya Glessner and husband Randy, and mother-in-law Marjorie Turner, of Fort Scott, Kansas. His Stepmother, Gisela Brown of Clearwater FL, his sister Sherrie Coleman and husband David,
nephew Sean Coleman and wife Mary and great nephew JAC. His niece Brittany Moebes and husband Brandon, of Lexington and Columbia SC. Life long friends Bill and Dr. Nancy Saunders of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Bear) and Melanie Cinicola, of MS. Numerous close friends of Bourbon County: Chris Cotter, Mike Herrin, Jason Findley, Tom Davis, Sheriff Bill Martin, Adam LaRoche, Arthur Pearson, Lesley Herrin and many others that he met during his 11 years with the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office.
Skip married his soulmate Laura on April 15, 2016. He chose that date, he said, so he would never forget his anniversary! He loved Laura with his whole being and did not want to leave her. He surpassed every medical obstacle to be with her as long as humanly possible.
Tom Davis will conduct Funeral Services at 10 am on March 17th, 2025, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from2-4 pm at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel. memorials are suggested to the American Legion and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online atcheneywitt.com.
