Christopher R. Brown

Hudson-Christopher "Chris" R. Brown, 39, of
Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:38 p.m. at
Advocate  BroMenn Medical Center emergency room in
Normal. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11,
2013 at  Eastview Christian Church in Normal with Rev. Ken
Graham officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March
10, 2013 at the church with a firefighters walk through from
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to the Max and Mason Brown education scholarship fund in care of
CEFCU, 2323 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704.
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the
family with arrangements.

Chris was born November 9. 1973 in
Hershey, Pennsylvania to Michael R.  and Pamela S. (Walters)
Brown. He married Amie Melton on June 7, 1997 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving is his wife Amie of
Hudson; two sons, Max and Mason both at home; his parents; one
brother, Anthony M. (Kimberly) Brown of Bloomington; one sister,
Jennifer Renee (Frank) Radek of Normal; maternal grandmother,
Beverly J. Behnke of Bloomington; paternal grandmother, Barbara L.
Kline of Arizona; his in-laws, Robert and Joan Melton of Groveland;
several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandfather, Willis W. Walters, paternal grandfather, Jack
Brown and paternal uncle, Dana A. Clark.

He was a 1992 graduate of
Charleston High School.

Chris was a 12 year  member of
the Bloomington Fire Department, where he was also a member of the
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard. He was a three
year member of the Hudson Community Fire Department. In addition he
was a two year member of the Peoria Heights Fire Department and a
two year member of the Morton Fire Department.

He was a loving husband and a
loving father to his two sons. He took such pride in watching his
sons playing in a variety of sports. He was very involved with his
sons in scouting and loved fishing and camping. Chris wore a smile
that was infectious to all that met him. He enjoyed playing hockey
and was a Blackhawks Hockey fan.

Online condolences may be sent to
the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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