Eric Brown

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James "Eric" Brown
Date Of Birth:October 21, 1971
Date Of Death:February 3, 2012
Service Date:Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka. The family requests casual attire.

James Eric Brown

Eureka- James "Eric" Brown, 40, of Eureka, passed away at 8:25 am on Friday, February 3, 2012 in Eureka.

He was born October 21, 1971 in Peoria, IL a son of James and Patricia Alexander Brown. He married Renee Taylor on May 19, 2007 in Pekin, IL.

Surviving is his wife, Renee Brown and his step daughter, Albany Taylor both of Eureka; his daughter, Eva Hierl of Germany; his parents, James and Patricia Brown of Creve Coeur; one sister, Tricia (Damarvis) Dixon of Creve Coeur; one nephew, Damarvis Dixon II of Creve Coeur; maternal grandmother, Norma Alexander of Creve Coeur; his mother-in-law, Sherry Zimmerman of Eureka; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandpa Floyd Alexander and his paternal grandmother, Rachel Brown; and his father-in-law Arnold Taylor.

Eric was a die hard Cardinals fan. He also like the Minnesota Vikings, Indy Car Racing, and Star Wars.

He worked for Parsons Company for nearly five years as a painter.

Eric was a loving husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka. The family requests casual attire.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Heartland Bank in Eureka. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com


  • From: Clif and Alice Vandegraft
    Location:East Peoria

    Dear Pat and Jim, We are sorry to see this loss. You are and will be in our prayers as you go through such a tough time. May the Lord be with you-all and give you peace. Sincerely, Clif and Alice


  • From: Richard & Linda Taylor

    Renee Albany The Brown Family, The Dixon Family, We are sorry for your loss. You will be in our hearts and Prayers daily. Love Richard & Linda


  • From: Susan Werner
    Location:United States

    Renee, Albany, and all of Eric's family~ There are no words to express the sorrow that I feel at the passing of Eric. He was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan, McKenna & Megan


  • From: Joy Probasco
    Location:springfield,IL

    Renee,albany and the family i am truly sorry for your loss. To eric you will be deeply missed. just know you the girls, terry and I love you very much. to renee and albany we love you guys with all our hearts and u are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I love you sis very much!


  • From: Katie Miller
    Location:Grandview, Tennessee

    Renee I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.


  • From: Troy Werner
    Location:Bloomington, IL

    Renee, Albany, The Brown Family, The Dixon Family. We cannot tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Renee and Albany- Please know that if you need anything that we are here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We will keep in touch. W love you!


  • From: janice martin
    Location:delavan

    RENEE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU FOR THE WEEKS AHEAD LOVE JANICE


  • From: Jeff Lapping
    Location:College station tx.

    I am deeply affected by the passing of a wonderful soul on this earth.eric was a friend I will never forget,and my only regret is that I did,nt reach out to him sooner.go in peace my brother and I shall see u again one day.my love goes out to Eric's family who welcomed me into their home many times as if I was thiier own .i love you all.and the memories I have of Eric and his wonderful family will be with me forever..my deepest sympathies....Jeff lapping


  • From: Angela  Catenacci
    Location:Bloomington

    Renee I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I can't imagine what you and Albany are going through. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!


  • From: Jerry & Jill Rush
    Location:Hopedale

    Nae, Albany. I am so sorry for your loss. YOu are in our thoughts and prayers


  • From: Denny & Jan Reed, Mission Oak Inn
    Location:Henry, IL

    Renee, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family


  • From: krista budnar
    Location:tampa Fl

    thinking of you and praying for you.