Jon Kevin Brown, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, in Kansas City, Missouri. Jon was born on September 2, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles Willis Brown and Emma Lee (Roux) Brown. He attended Lafayette High School in Ballwin, Missouri, through 1971, where he excelled as an offensive player on the Lancer football team.

After high school, Jon enlisted in the Navy and worked as a Boiler Operator on US ships during active missions in Vietnam. He left the Navy in 1975 as an E2. Jon then began his career as a Boiler Machine Operator/Engineer with KU Medical Center's Power Plant in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jon was blessed with a daughter, Angela Kristine, in 1975 and a son, Jon Kristopher, in 1977. Jon married the love of his life, Terry, on June 30, 1990, adding six more children to his family: Anthony (Tony), Brian, Rhonda, Kelly, Terri (TJ), and Amanda.

Jon left KU Medical Center in 1994 and retired with his wife, Terry, to his home in Lincoln, Missouri. Jon loved passing his knowledge of cars to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed all genres of music, from Country to Opera, and learned to play drums and the harmonica. He loved to ride motorcycles, search for deals at auctions, and discuss and debate politics, religion, and history. He continued his love of learning throughout his life.

Jon is survived by his loving wife Terry; daughter Angela Brown; son Jon (Michelle) Brown; Tony (Joella) Pratt; Brian (Teri) Pratt; Rhonda Pratt; Kelly (Ron) Paubel; Terri (Nevin) Lees; and Amanda (Jimmy) Rodgers; siblings Jerry Brown, Jim (Carla) Brown, and Jill (Gary) Olson. He was blessed with thirteen grandchildren, including Nick, Acelynn, Aiden, Ashley, Brianna, Ryan, Brandon, Bethany, Virginia, Savana, Katelyn, Amos and Weston (Rocky), and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Emma Brown, and his brother Jack.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 15th, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden, Missouri. Visitation with family starts at 2:00 pm, with a short service following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association and North Plains Reservation Aid.