Memorial
Larry Dean Brown, 81, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 1pm at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.
Larry was born September 3, 1937 in Washington County, Iowa to Melva Marie Buchime and Frank Calven Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents Melva and Frank Brown and by his sister Shelby Hiser. He is survived by his daughter Laurie McConaughy (Reg Berland), Deanna Mclaud (Jeff), Darcy Brown and son Edward Brown (Trina). Larry is also survived by his grandchildren Kaleb, Tiernan, Kera, Kristina, Rhys, Nash, Jonah and Lindsey; and three great grandchildren Dylan, Logan and Kadance.
Larry Studied hair styling in Los Angeles and graduated from Cedar Rapids Barber College. Larry received two stylist of the year awards. Larry owned and operated Mr. Larry’s house of Style; the first unisex hair salon in Cedar Rapids. He drove semi for CRST and was an iron worker.
Larry lived a full life. He spent many years at the Ellis boat harbor with his family and friends. Larry was a member of the iron workers local union 89 and was a longtime member of the Cedar Boat Club and of the Iowa Parachute team and Jump Masters Inc. where he logged over 2000 jumps. He was also a member of Isaac Walton Gun Club.
Larry will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Larry Brown.