Tom Ryan Brown

Thomas "Tom" Ryan Brown, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, of Magnolia, AR, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1931 to Luther Ryan and Von Ceil Jackson Brown in El Dorado, AR.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked 46 years as a taxidermist at Brown’s Taxidermy and was a member of Marysville United Methodist Church. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, painting and making beautiful furniture.

Preceding him in death are his parents; a brother, Bill Brown; and a sister, Frances Rankin.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Ruth Brown of Magnolia; five children, Karen Brown of Fort Myers, FL, Cindy House of El Dorado, Mike Brown (Tina) of Marysville, Danny Brown (DeAnna) of El Dorado, and Todd Brown (Rhonda) of Parkers Chapel; six grandchildren, Carolina Brown (Jef Bearden), Jay House (Rachael), Logan Brown (Jessica), Nathan Brown (Lacey), Kim Doyle (Jeff), and Jerricca Walters (Jonah); fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, John Brown (Linda), and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Marysville United Methodist Church with Bro. Wayne Edwards officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Marysville Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Marysville United Methodist Church, 11233 Magnolia Hwy., Magnolia, AR 71753.

Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com