Lee Wells Brown

Lee Wells Brown, age 78, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born February 7, 1937 in Caldwell, Arkansas to the late Tommie Lee and Mary Elizabeth Burns Brown. After graduating from Forrest City High School, he attended Central Baptist College in Conway. He was an ordained Baptist minister and over the years he served as pastor and interim pastor for various churches around the state. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was honorably discharged in 1966. After his discharge he attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville. He later went on to receive his Master Degree from UCA. He taught junior high and high school in Pulaski County Special School District for 27 years. He is survived by his wife Ann W. Brown of the home, Mr. and Mrs. Brown would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November of this year. He is also survived by his daughters, Leigh Anne Russell of Little Rock, Amy Billingsley of Maumelle; grandsons, Christopher (Amy) Russell of Little Rock, Brady Billingsley of Maumelle; great-granddaughter Bethany Russell of Little Rock; sister, Robbie (Randy) Shepherd of Texarkana, Arkansas; and son (in heart if not in birth ), Ollie Mashburn. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse Thomas and Bro. Randy Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with military honors. Following the interment a reception will be held for family and friends will follow at Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Corey Montgomery, Dr. Molly Meek and the staff of UAMS for all of the care given to Mr. Brown. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.