F. Delano Brown passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at age 87 at his family home in Winfield, Missouri.   He was born on September 29, 1935 in Winfield to John Allen and Nancy Lucille (Parsons) Brown.  Delano attended the public schools and at a young age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined the local Baptist Church.

Delano was a second generation farmer, working alongside his brother, Bob.  These two brothers also built custom homes during the off-season.  He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative from August 1971 to August 2016.  He won election 15 consecutive terms, serving 45 years, the longest director tenure in the history of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative.  Delano also served on the board of PWSD #1 of Lincoln County, as well as on the board for the New Salem Cemetery.

Delano was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Ernestine Cox on September 22, 1956.  This union was blessed with three daughters: Diane Lynn, Kathy Jo and Lori Lee.  He was a member of Troy First Baptist Church. The highlight of Delano's day was gathering with his buddies for coffee.

Remaining to cherish Delano's memory are his devoted wife of over 66 years, Ernestine Brown; his daughters: Diane Lynn (John) Kurgas of Troy, Kathy Jo (Adam) Clement of Winfield and Lori Lee Cook of Lake St. Louis; his brother, Robert J. (Jean) Brown of Troy; his sister, Elizabeth Lou (Ron) Skinner of Winfield and sister-in-law, Anna Dean Fessler of Troy.  He is further survived by his loving grandchildren: Katlin (Ted) Wilmes of Troy, Matthew (Mackenzie) Stone of Eolia, Dana Diamond Block (Tim)  of St. Peters, James Cook of Lake St. Louis, Kristin Cook of Kansas City; his great-grandchildren: April Wilmes, Becca Wilmes, Quinn Wilmes, Theo Wilmes, Trenton Block, Lena Block, James Stone, June Caruthers, Brantley Stone and Brynn Stone; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul Wray Brown.

Visitation scheduled from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023  and also visitation from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Troy First Baptist Church, 1000 Elm Tree Rd., Troy, MO 63379.

Funeral service scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Troy First Baptist Church.  Rev. Tim Swofford and Rev. Mike Larson to officiate.  Serving as pallbearers:  Adam Clement, John Kurgas, James Cook, Matthew Stone, Tim Block, Ted Wilmes, Trenton Block, and Allen Skinner.

Interment to follow in New Salem Cemetery, Winfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Troy First Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer's Assoc.,  c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com