Rick

Brown

Ricky Allen Brown, 61, of Lowell, Arkansas, died February 28th, in a Rogers, Arkansas, hospital from heart failure associated with Broken Heart Syndrome.

He was born on July 10, 1963, to Cecil and Erma Taylor Brown in Rogers.

He married Shirley Lambert Staib on July 13, 1996, in Washburn, Missouri, and they built a life together around six combined children and enough grandchildren to start a small nation. He was a very loving husband and an outstanding caregiver for her in final years.

He worked as the head day porter at Osage Creek Elementary and Creekside Middle School in Bentonville, Arkansas, applying his tireless dedication and strong work ethic both at work and at home. He could always be counted on for a helping hand, rain or shine. He fished out keys locked in cars, gave rides, ran errands—you name it, the man would be there in an instant.

In his younger years, Rick loved going to the races and being part of the 'Rajun Cajun' pit-crew with his long-time friends, Fred Short and Robert Burkett. He enjoyed classic cars, working on them, and cruising around town on a Saturday night.

'Grampa Rick' is survived by his son, Ricky Lee Brown; two sisters, Thelma Aguirre of Rogers and Sharon Burkett of Pea Ridge; his brother, Tim Brown of Rogers; and his five stepchildren, Amey Burkett, David Staib, Sara Burr, Christina Elkins, and John Staib. A host of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren also rounded out his life.

He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents Cecil and Erma, as well four brothers: Cecil Brown, Wayne Edward Brown, Jimmy Brown, Larry Brown, and two sisters: Patricia Ann Brown and Mary McIntyre.

Rick will be cremated, just like his wife Shirley. A service will be held at 5pm on Friday, March 7, at The Ridge Church in Pea Ridge, followed by a light dinner. Rick and Shirley will be laid together at the Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield, Arkansas, at a later date. Reunited all too soon, their journey together will continue, bound forever in love and memory. The Ridge Church is at 836 N Curtis Ave, Pea Ridge, AR 72751.