Kenneth El Brown

Kenneth El Brown, 55, of Hot Springs, passed away on February 18, 2023.  He was born to the proud parents of Sharon and Vernon Brown, back in 1967.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kay Brown; three sons, Dalton Brown of Hot Springs, Dillan Brown (and Britney) of Russellville and Carson Brown of Hot Springs; two granddaughters, Parker Elle Brown and Brekyn Rhea Brown, both of Russellville;  one brother and sister-in-law, Kevin Brown (and Jennifer) of Monroe, Louisiana; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Angie Tillery (and Carl) of Hot Springs Village and Susie Harper (and Jim) of Hot Springs; one niece, Tyler Blu Brown of Destin, Florida; five nephews, Terry Brown (and Trina) of Bismarck, Justin Tillery of Dallas, Texas, Chase Tillery (and Alex) of Lewisville, Texas, Evan Harper (and Katie) of Russellville, Seth Harper (and Alexis) of Russellville; one aunt, Brenda Buckelew (and Bill) of Hot Springs, along with many more friends and extended family including great nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sharon and Vernon Brown of Mountain Pine.

Kenneth was known as the man who could do or fix anything.  He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and driving the back roads in his jeep, but his favorite place to be, was at the beach with his family.  He loved to hike and spend time with his grandbabies, Parker and Brekyn, who were the apple of his eye, and he loved his three boys unconditionally.

Pallbearers will be James Massey, Bill Duke, Glen Brown, Keith Brown, Rob Richens, Russ Rasnic, Mark Sundberg, Robert Richens, Ryan Richens and Deandre Jenkins. 

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Harper and Carl Tillery.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, with Pastor Pat Dezort officiating in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs.  Burial will follow at Neighbors Cemetery in Donaldson.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycares.com.