Lloyd Reece Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lloyd Reece Brown, 82, of Bay Village, Arkansas passed away on March 9, 2022, of natural causes. Known by his friends and family as Reece, he was born on July 17, 1939, to the late George Brown and Effie Bradsher Brown in Bay Village. Reece graduated Vandale High School in 1958 and married his sweetheart, Betty, that summer. Shortly after, the two moved to Forrest City and, after a year of marriage, were blessed with their only child, Russell Lloyd (Rusty). Reece left the farm as a young man to journey on his own path, never straying from his origins of providing food to others. His first job out of the field was at the Big Star grocery store in Forrest City. He went on to deliver milk locally before finding his calling as a “Frito Lay Man.” He worked for Frito Lay for more than 30 years, winning numerous awards and serving as a mentor for countless young men along the way. In 2001 Reece retired and moved back to Bay Village to care for his stepmother, just as he promised his dad he would. He and Betty lived in the middle of the family’s farmland while Reece maintained his garden, returning to his roots in agriculture and providing food to countless friends and family. In his free time, Reece committed his life to serving Jesus Christ. At First Assembly of God in Forrest City, Reece served as treasurer, deacon, usher, leader of the Royal Rangers, groundskeeper and so much more. After returning to Bay Village, he took on an active role at Bay Village Assembly of God as a deacon and leader in the congregation. Reece also loved to spend time outdoors, fishing and hunting with his brothers, son and grandson. He truly lived life to the fullest. Reece was predeceased by his brothers Sherrill Brown and Arvil Brown and his sister Georgette Meeler. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty; son, Rusty Brown; daughter-in-law, Margarette Brown; grandson Jason Brown; granddaughter, Lacey Skates; great-granddaughter, Marilyn Reece Brown; brother, Stanley Brown; sister Katherine Baker. Visitation will be held at Bay Village Assembly of God on March 13 at 1 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bay Village First Assembly or the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Lloyd Reece Brown

July 17, 1939 - March 9, 2022