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Everett Edward Brown, 82, passed away July 8, 2026, at Azria Health in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 8, 1943, in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Everett & Wilma (Lake) Brown. He married Dorothy Jean Owens January 31, 1974, in Vernon, Texas.  She saved him a seat, in heaven, April 25, 2026.

Everett proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1963, earning the rank as Sergeant. He continued to show his patriotism by becoming a member of the American Legion and the NRA. He then worked for over 20 years at Westoff Sand Company and then moved on to Sherwood Construction Co, Inc, after leaving there, he continued his construction career at Stone Sand Co., Inc. as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years until he retired June 4, 2020. He enjoyed mowing, casting a line fishing, or hunting with his brother and friends. He had a special interest in guns, collecting many through his years. Everett was a good 'ol boy with an ornery streak a mile wide but, you knew he liked you if he was picking on you.  If you crossed his path, you were bound to earn a nickname. He lived his life to bring a smile to other's faces, and he succeeded in a life well lived.

Survivors include daughter, Shauna Buffinton of Great Bend; sons, Michael Brown and his wife Audra of Mountain Park, Okla., Jason Brown and his wife Angela of Perkins, Okla.; grandchildren, Amber Brown, Cindy Brown, Brittany Brown, Trey Buffinton, Cadence Buffinton, Logan Brown; great grandchildren, Kannon Brown, Delaney Brown, Oliver Depiesse, Eva Brown; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved yorkie pug, Yoda affectionally known as Yodie Bear; brother-in-law, Ken Marsten of Tex.; sister-in-law, Jan Brown of Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 52 years, Dorothy Jean Brown; brothers, Eldon Brown, Glen Brown, Ivan Brown; sisters, Viola Sears, Maxine Davis, Betty Jean, Cindy Marsten, and Lillie Duffield.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, with military honors at 1:00 p.m., conducted by American Legion Argonne Post 180 and Fort Riley Honor Guard, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.