Earnest Brown

Earnest Brown obituary, Pratt, KS

Earnest Brown

Earnest Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Larrison Mortuary - Pratt on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Earnest Sylvester Brown, 80, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center. He was born on May 16, 1945 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Ezekial and Martha Brown. Earnest married Jean Brown and she later preceded him in death
Earnest attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked at Wal-Mart doing janitorial work. He enjoyed woodworking and leatherwork, playing on the computer and was an avid reader of Sci-Fi and Non-Fiction.
He is survived by his son, John (Katie) Brown of Pratt; daughter, Angel Brown of Coldwater; and grandchildren, Nikki Brown, Roxie Baker, Adam Baker, Montana Brown, Rebekah Brown, Adyn Brown, Charlie Brown and Isabella Brown; and multiple great-grandchildren.
Earnest is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean Brown; and daughter, Leona Brown.
Cremation has taken place. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

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