Tony Brown

William Anthony "Tony" Brown, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at his home.

He was born March 27, 1942, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Odendahl and Ollie Jane Rives Brown.

He and Mary Ellen Ballard were married July 16, 1965, at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Owensboro.

He worked on a towboat for 35 years, including 25 years for Luhr Brothers.

He was a member of the Eagles in Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Brown of Cape Girardeau; three daughters, Therese (Jared) Jones of Cape Girardeau, Jennifer Burns of Cape Girardeau and Joy (Ronnie) Matlock of Hesperia, Michigan; a son, T.J. (Jennifer) Brown of Jackson; a sister, Janice (Ricky) Warden of Russellville, Kentucky; two brothers, Jim (Laurie) Brown of Spokane, Washington, and Avery (Jill) Brown of Auburn, Kentucky; and 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken Strong officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to River City Workers of the Blind.

Online condolences may be made at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.