Ralph W Brown passed away February 20, 2026, at home. He was born in Leavenworth Kansas September 28, 1937. He grew up on a farm in Easton Kansas. He graduated from Leavenworth High School. He was married in August 1955 to Carol S Sutton. He lived with his family in Leavenworth, then California, and finally settled down in Berryville, Arkansas where he lived the life he had always wanted to live on a mountain. His life was centered around his Ford antique cars and parts, his favorite being a 32 Ford coupe.  

He is survived by three children, Michael Brown (Marianne) Springdale, AR, Debbie Lisby (Jerry) Wheeling, MO, and Reneye Potter (Brian) of Easton, KS.,  five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and four great, great children. A private memorial service has been planned. Online condolences can be made at smithfamilyfuneralhome.net.