Ernest Floyd Brown, Jr., 59, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home. Mr. Brown was born August 5, 1966 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Ernest Floyd, Sr. and Sylvia Helen Underwood Brown. Ernest was a loving husband and brother. He worked in the construction industry for over 20 years with Terry Duncan at Archadeck and another four years with Sideco. One of his decks was featured in an advertising campaign by Thompson's Water Seal. Ernest loved to cook on his grill and share his political views with others. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Brown and a nephew, Derek Balog.

Surviving Ernest are his wife of 38 years, Lisa Duguay Brown; his siblings, Kathy Armstrong (Robert) of Cabot, Glenn Stransky of Beebe and Gloria Minor of Kansas; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Stacy, Shannon, William and Cheryl as well as a host of extended family.

Visitation for Mr. Brown will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 in the chapel of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery.