Gary Arlee Brown, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in rural Arkansas, he moved to Southwest Missouri at age three and became a life-long resident of Northern Stone and Christian Counties. Gary was a man of many talents, careers, and connections. If you needed something, he probably had it to sell to you; if you needed something done, he had a guy. If you lived in Christian, Stone, or Barry Counties, chances are you had met Gary at least once. He did everything from probate auctions, to owning car washes and convenience stores, to real estate. But his real passion was livestock markets. He was an avid coon hunter in his younger years and became a solid fisherman in retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlee and Thelma Brown, brother Gregory Brown, and sister Donita Griffin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vickie (nee. Dorrell) of Crane, MO, daughter Lynn Cook (Dan), of St. Louis, MO, and two grandchildren, Molly and Max Cook.

Per Gary’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations

to Wrights Cemetery, c/o John Langley, PO Box 343, Hurley, MO 65675.

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