Eldon Clarence Brown, 70, passed away September 17, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on January 5, 1954, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to Everett and Wilma (Lake) Brown. On August 25, 1973, he married Susan Owens in Vernon, Texas.

A long time Pawnee Rock resident, Eldon worked as a heavy equipment operator, most recently at Stone Sand Company. He was raised Methodist. Eldon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Steve Groves and wife Tammy of Dundee, and Chris Brown of Osborne; daughter, Lisa Vonfeldt of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivan and Glen Brown; and sister, Maxine Davis.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024, with family receiving guests from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.