Ernest "Ernie" Wm. Brown

Ernest “Ernie” Wm. Brown, 82, of Bowling Green, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Country View Nursing Facility in Bowling Green. Funeral services for Ernie will be Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green with Lay Pastor Chris Gamm officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Ernie was born November 23, 1942, in Bowling Green to Roy Clifford and Anna Marie (Sparks) Brown. He was united in marriage on November 17, 1962, to Loretta Katherine Sutton. To this union two daughters were born: Charlotte Speagle (Lonnie) and Cheryl Jennings (Clifford), both of Bowling Green. Also surviving are granddaughters, Michelle McGovern (Cody), Rachelle Curtis (Brent), and Olivia Speagle; great-grandchildren: Jasmine, Tyler, Cooper, London, and Lillian; brother, Edwin C. Brown (Rosemary); sister, Dona Rae Riffle (Jr.); sister-in-law, Julianna Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members, along with many special friends whom were thought of as family. Two special friends and caretakers, Debbie Fuerst and Brenda Rutherford also survive. Preceding Ernie in death were his special friend, Karen Williamson; brothers, Roy Elmer Brown and Charles David Brown; sister-in-law, Patricia Brown; sister, Evelyn Irene Constable; and brother-in-law, Leroy Constable. Ernie was a life-long resident of Bowling Green and attended Bowling Green Schools. After school, Ernie went to work for Rupert Shepard who taught him the construction trade. Ernie eventually started his own construction company. At the age of 18, Ernie hauled minnows to Florida for Pollard Fisheries. He would then haul worms back to Missouri. He had also worked part-time at F&F in Bowling Green. Ernie was active in the Jaycees and the Missouri Jaycees Ambassadors. While in the Jaycees, Ernie played on the slow-pitch softball team and the basketball team. He also spent time with the Jaycees working at Camp Wonderland. Ernie loved to be outside. He enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting, fishing, camping, pitching horseshoes, slow-pitch softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and swimming. He also enjoyed barbecuing, and he made the best chicken. You could always find Ernie at the Ashley Fish Frys, preparing the fish and making the corn bread. Memorials may be made to Wonderland Camp.

Ernest "Ernie" Wm. Brown

November 23, 1942 - March 11, 2025