Albert "Al" Eugene Brown, Sr., 88, of Rexburg, died June 14, 2020, at his home of natural causes. He was born December 24, 1931, in Iona, Idaho to Farimorze Young and Katie Sariah Owen Brown.

He was raised in Iona where he attended school and graduated from high school. While in high school he loved playing football and was a 4 year letterman.

After high school he joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. He was a Sergeant and worked at Yucca Flats, helping with the testing of the A-bomb.

After Al finished his time in the service, he married Marie DeLange on June 8, 1954 in Yuma, Arizona. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls temple in 1963. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where they homesteaded for seven years.

Al was involved in mining ventures, a travertine quarry, and owned a drilling company for many years. He also was a land developer and worked on several developments over the years.

In 1979, Al and Marie returned to Idaho where they have resided since.

Al was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He was a rock hound and enjoyed prospecting. When he had time he liked to go fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Marie, of Rexburg; children, Albert Eugene "Gene" (Rhonda) Brown, Jr., and Dave (Karen) Brown, all of Kingman, Arizona, Denise (Joseph) Cornell of Rexburg; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Randolene; and 8 older siblings.

Grave side services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home. It is suggested that those attending the services bring chairs and blankets to sit on.