Allan Brown, 86, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:40 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2025 at his residence.
Allan had worked as a supervisor at MCA for twenty years.  He then worked as a coal miner at Pipestone Creek Mine for ten years.  Allan retired from Penn Aluminum.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and was a member of the Anglers Sunday School Class.  Allan was a graduate of Pinckneyville High School.  He was a lifelong and avid turkey and deer hunter.  He was a gardener and orchardist.  Allan enjoyed wood carving and making bowls.
He was born March 11, 1938 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Gilbert and Thelma (Cross) Brown.
He married Jean Davis on February 1, 1957 in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, five sons - Mark Brown and wife Debra, Matthew Brown and wife Gina, Stephen Brown and wife Tracy, all of Du Quoin, David Brown and wife Shannon of Jerseyville, IL, and James Brown and wife Gina of Holdrege, NE, ten grandchildren - Jennifer Cullivan and husband Ryan, Trace Allan Brown, Matthew Brown and wife Jamie, Lindsay Sherill and husband Derek, Ryan Brown and wife Gabbie, Jared Brown, Connor Brown, Cameryn Brown, Ellie Bacon and husband Mark, and Kaylin Brown, six great grandchildren - Jayden Brown, Parker Brown, Maddox Brown, Layna Sherill, Jacob Sherill, and Casey Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister - Wilma Kennedy and one brother - Frank Brown.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 7, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Jon Hodge and Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and will be accepted at the church or the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.