Charles Leonard ‘Charlie’ Brown, 89, passed away Oct. 9, 2026, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kan. He was born on Jan. 17, 1937, in Great Bend, Kan., to Conette and Velma Brown. Charlie married Diana M. Brown; she passed on May 23, 1983.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Charlie worked for the Kansas Brick and Title, as well as a custodian prior to his retirement. In his younger years, Charlie served the country in the United States Airforce. He was a spiritual man. Charlie loved hunting and fishing, watching football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, and was obsessed with basketball with his favorite team being the University of Kansas Jayhawks.

Survivors include his son, Eric Brown of Ellinwood; granddaughter, Shaylynn Brown of South Hutchinson; great grandson, Zion Cushinberry; two brothers, Chester Brown and Ceicil Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Willis Brown; daughter, Cheryl Brown.; brother, Carl Brown; and sisters, Helen Lucas and Lois White.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church with Reverend LeRoy Keith presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Charles Brown Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd.

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 17, 2026