GREAT BEND — John J. Brown, 70, died March 27, 2012 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born April 30, 1941 in Old Bridge, N.J., he was the son of John and Ana (Schmidt) Brown.
A resident of Great Bend since 1971, coming from Wyoming, he was a welder for Marlette Homes and American Trailers in Great Bend. He owned a sheep ranch in Wyoming and worked for Stauffer Chemical in Green River, Wyo.
Survivors include a son, Gary Brown; a daughter, Kayanna Smith; two brothers, Joseph Garcia and Mike Brown; and numerous grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathi; and a brother, Tom Brown.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Chase Springdale Cemetery in Chase at a later date. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home         
1425 Patton Road       
Great Bend, KS, 67530
Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, March 28, 2012