Pastor Steven "Steve" Owen Brown, 65, of Silex, MO passed away on Monday, January 7, 2018. He was born on May 20, 1953 to Jack and Betty (Hart ) Brown. After attending the local schools, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged and began attending Hannibal LaGrange College. Steve graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Theology. He and Margie (Creech) were united in marriage on August 9,1975 at New Salem Baptist Church (where his father was the Pastor). To this union were born two sons; Jerrod and Jason. Steve was a minister for over 43 years, he served in many churches; Mill Creek Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church, New Hartford Baptist Church and Ramsey Creek Baptist Church. He worked as a Case Manager for State of Mo for 15 years and later as a Case Manager for the Northeast Correctional Center for another 15 years. Steve and his family were devoted to their congregations and spent many hours ministering to them.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife: Margie Brown, two sons; Jerrod and wife Sarah Brown of Glen Carbon, IL, Jason Brown of Silex, MO, four grandchildren;Isabella, Lydia, Oliver and Liam Brown, siblings; Don and wife Pat Brown of AK, Marlene and husband Joe Astling of Uvalde, Texas, Nathan and wife Janet Brown of Michigan, mother-in-law: Monna Faye Mott of Winfield, sister-in-law; Wanda Brown of Annada and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents , son: Jeremy Brown in August 1980 and his brother Phil Brown.

Visitation - Friday, January 11, 2019 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral- Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Pastor Bill Patrick to officiate.

Interment- New Salem Cemetery Winfield, MO

Memorials- New Salem Cemetery or SSM Hospice c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory