February 28, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Brown of Smithville, age 72, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 7, 1952, to his parents the late Frenchie and Lula Bell Judkins Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son: Ronald Brown, II; great-granddaughter: Oaklynn Messina. Mr. Ronnie worked for Chrysler, then became the owner of his own Parking Lot Maintenace Company, sealing and striping parking lots. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife: Deborah Brown of Smithville; children: Christine (Daryl) Patterson of MIchigan, Rianna (Joe) Barnes of Michigan, and James (Jo Amber) Messina, Jr. of Chattanooga; grandchildren: Samuel Patterson, Jesse (Kayla) Messina of Michigan; great-grandchildren: Gideon Alexander Hood of Sparta, Levi, Cameron, Jo Anna, Aidan, and Cameron; Siblings: Gary (JoAnn) Brown of CO., Larry (Julie) Brown of Smithville, Janice Miller Smith of FL., Richard Brown of MD.; Many nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Brown’s request to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Brown family.