Ray Allen Brown

He graduated from Star City High School in 1958, then entered the Navy for 4 years. He went on to be employed by the Federal Aviation Administration until retirement after 36 years. He also taught night classes for IVY Tech to the GE employees. In the meantime, he earned an Associates degree in General Studies from IU.

He was actively involved in Elberfeld American Legion Post 351 and NARFE organization.

He was preceded in death by his parents, DJ and Harriett (Bell) Brown; daughter, Renea Bennett; sister, Deloris (Don) Galbreath; twin brother, Roy; sister-in-law, Lois Brown; and brothers-in-law, Toby Warner, Terry (Priscilla) Lehman and Rich Lehman.

Survived by his wife of 65 years Carolyn; daughters, Belinda (Randy) Riecken and Treana (Chuck) Fields; son-in-law, David Bennett; brothers, Jim Brown and John (Melody) Brown; sister, Mary Ann Warner; sister-in-law, Marcia Lehman; grandchildren, Brandon (Jess) Riecken, Kaleb (Ashley) Riecken, Brandy (Ted) O’Brien; Great Grandchildren, Kaley, Kensey, Lily and Levi Riecken and Cooper and Chloe O’Brien.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the cemetery chapel.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.