Shawn P. Brown, 46, of Tamaroa, passed away at 10:34 A.M., Sunday, September 7, 2025 at his residence.
Shawn loved to build, fish, and play pool.  He enjoyed cars and going to car shows.  Shawn also enjoyed collecting antiques.  Family was everything to him and he loved them.  Shawn enjoyed life and was always wanting to help in any way he could.
He was born September 15, 1978 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Daniel and Daisy Rebecca Ann "Becky" (Stonecifer) Brown.
He married Brenda K. (Legens) Padgett on December 24, 2012 in Granite City, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, father - Daniel Brown of Farmington, MO, two step children - Julie A. Bieser and Jeff Pebley of Tamaroa and Jason Padgett of Granite City, one sister - Nicole Brown of Pontoon Beach, IL, paternal grandmother - Josie Marie Brown of Granite City, two aunts - Patricia Lawrence of Granite City and Joan Connell of Smithton, IL, one uncle - Dean Brown of Granite City, one niece - Olivia Wicks, step grandchildren - Austin Johnson, Daniel Bieser, Lucas Bieser, Gabriel Bieser, Tristan Smith, MaKenzie Kyle, Charliane Morgan, Loretta Legens, William Legens, Blake Legens, Dorian Legens, Jason Padgett, and Jonathan Padgett, nine step great grandchildren, mother-in-law - Geneva Willoughby of Madison, IL, four sisters-in-law - Linda Kindle of Curryville, MO, Betty Eichelberger of Madison, IL, Barb Dittrich of Collinsville, IL and Donna Hassell and Mike of Collinsville, IL, and many cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, step son - Donald Legens, step grandson - Donald Legens, Jr., paternal grandfather - Earl Brown, and two uncles - Eugene Brown and David Brown.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
The Searby Funeral Home website will be updated when service times become available.
Friends may make memorials to National Breast Cancer Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.