A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Chapel.
Mr. Brown was the owner and operator of RBW Welding Service.
He is survived by his wife Zelinda,; three sons, Ronald A. of Clifton, Darron R. of Montrose, and Robert Wallette of Fruita; a brother Patrick V. of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest and Hospice Care Center, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, 81506.