Craig A. Brown

September 6, 1952 - December 12, 2020

Craig Brown, 68, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2020 while working on the farm he loved so dearly and took care of for close to 40 years. He was recently reunited with his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Ruanne Read. Ruanne returned to Missouri with her grandson, Kamoni, and together the three of them spent long hours at the farm working, playing, catching up, and just enjoying being together. Craig was a loving and devoted son who took early retirement to care for his ailing father, James Brown, prior to his death in 2013, and continued to look after his mother, Geraldine Brown, and the family home. He loved to cook for her and anybody else who dropped by and was a wonderful host and master at the grill. In addition to his mother, Craig is survived by his four siblings Stephen Brown, Mark Brown, Rebecca Eike, and Melinda Inman, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many other family members who will miss him dearly. Craig is preceded in death by his father, James Brown, and grandparents, Ashley and Della Mathews and Charles and Grace Brown. Craig was also a loving stepdad to Leslie Harris and Aaron Wuertz and beloved Papa to Rachel and Drew Harris and Katie and Jack Wuertz. He loved spending time with his grandkids and enjoyed attending their sporting events and sharing the special moments in their lives. All you had to do was ask about them, and he would grin from ear to ear as he proudly regaled their accomplishments or pulled out his phone to share pictures. Craig was the kind of guy who would do anything for anybody, and he could fix anything he set his mind to. When he wasn’t helping his friends and family or tinkering with an old tractor, he loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hiking with his best friend, Gary Matson, and many others who came to the farm to kick back and enjoy the idyllic surroundings that awaited them there. Craig’s personal relationship with the Lord and knowing he is home in the arms of our Lord and Savior has been a great comfort in our time of grief. If you knew and loved Craig like we do, we invite you to join us for visitation at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, Missouri on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 10:30 to 12:00 noon, with a short graveside ceremony immediately following. This will be a no contact event and face masks are required. Please be assured that we completely understand that many of you will choose to refrain from attending due to the pandemic. Prayers are always welcome. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Craig’s Father and beloved Grandmother, Grace Brown.