Neal Ivan Brown, 53, of Topeka, passed away March 16, 2014. He was born at Freemont, CA on June 21, 1960 to Gerald E. and Dora (Ewton) Brown. He was raised in Broken Arrow, OK and formerly lived in Herington, KS. He served in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.
He married Deborah L. Lenhart on June 17, 1994 at Topeka, KS. He held many jobs throughout his life. He was an ordained minister for the Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed wood working, electronics, antique cars, general tinkering and missionary work.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; children, Andrea (Patrick) Doty and Rebecca (Julio) Gorga; one granddaughter, Abigail Gorga; and two sisters, Carolyn Hamm and Leslie Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 8350 Topeka, KS 66608-0350