Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, SSM Hospice, Father Flanagan's Boys Town or Missouri Masonic Home. Gilford N. "Brownie" Brown of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Melba L. Brown; devoted father of Cheryl Brown; dear brother of Virginia Kampmann, and brother-in-law of Joseph Kumbera, Ben and Jean Cole; beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl E. Brown, 2 brothers, William L. Brown, Sr. and Clarence E. Brown, 2 sisters, Opal Mayer and Virgie Munford. Mr. Brown was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, St. Charles, Missouri; Rose Hill Polar Star Masonic Lodge #550, Creve Coeur, Missouri; Elks Lodge #690, St. Charles, Missouri; Town Councilman in St. Charles, Missouri for 12 years; a member of the Pikers Club, St. Charles, Missouri.