Ronald Brown

The world lost a great man, almost a myth and a legend on November 1, 2013 when Ronald Levi Brown (Ron) was called by the creator of all. A man who treasured the Earth and its riches to his very soul.

Ron was born in Farwell, MI on January 17, 1941 the son of Levi and Tressa (Wiggins) Brown. In 1961 he married Judith Ann LaRowe who died 26 yrs later, and in 1965 he started his 33 yr. career with Oldsmobile. He worked long night shifts, at plant 3 to provide for his growing legacy.

Later Ron married Honey Jane Karber (Charvat) of St. Johns who survives him along with: son Glen David and Shelly Brown of Falmouth, MI; daughter Elizabeth Brown of Haslett, MI; son Daniel and Rosa Brown of Elsie, MI; son Jeremy and Kristy Charvat of Ovid, MI; son Randy and Kerrie Charvat of DeWitt, MI: daughter Lacy and Drew Quinn of St. Johns, MI. Along with 18 special grandchildren; Ross, Cynthia (Cory), Joshua (Rachel), Allison, Hunter, Melodi, Allen, Alyssa, Tristen, MacKenzie, Lindsay, Nick, Makala, Kiahla, Katrina, Chance, Donovan, and Dylan. Great grandbabies Riley and Carter. He is also survived by brother Norman and Kathy Brown of Farwell, MI; sister Phillis and Richard Arthur of Inman, SC; and brother Randy and Lori Brown of Farwell, MI. In addition to his parents and first wife, Judy, Ron was preceded in death by two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00A.M., with Rev. Hugh Banninga officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ron's name to Clinton County RESA (Educational Center). Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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