Lovingly written by his family~

Dennis Ray Brown, 67, of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away quietly surrounded by his closest family members on April 2, 2026, in the comfort of his own home. Dennis was born on Thursday, November 13, 1958, in Springdale, Arkansas to the union of James Brown and Margaret Nichols. He was a 1976 graduate of Sarcoxie High School where he enjoyed playing football and being in FFA.

After graduating, he joined the army and served oversees in Germany. He enjoyed his service there and had many fond memories of the friendships he made. Upon returning to Missouri, he obtained his Associate Degree and moved to Joplin to become the manager of the Hickory Barn BBQ. In 1984, he changed career directions and worked in the IT Department of Franklin Technical College. Eventually, he returned to living in Sarcoxie where he worked for Justin Boot Company and received multiple consecutive recognitions from the corporation for his perfect work attendance between 2010 and 2021 when he retired from Justin.

Dennis was an avid television and movie viewer.  Over the years he amassed an extensive digital media collection of his favorite TV shows and movies. He also enjoyed other hobbies such as drawing, fishing, playing pool or just hanging out down at Lonnie's Tavern.  He would often spend time at the "creek" drinking beer with many others cooling off during the long hot summer days. And for those that hung out with him regularly at the creek, he took the initiative to spearhead the creation of their informal social club called the "Creek Monsters."  For all you Creek Monsters still out there, please either give a silent shout out to Dennis; or the next time you are headed to the creek bring an extra beer to pour into the creek to thank him for hopefully adding some more fun to your summer days.

Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.