Kirk Kalvin Brown, known to many as KB, Brownie or Captain Kirk was born in Oberlin, Kansas on June 29, 1957. He was the youngest of three children, born to Raye and Violet (VanPelt) Brown. Kirk passed away at his home in Oberlin, KS on June 18, 2019 at the age of 61.

Kirk was raised in Oberlin and graduated from DCHS in 1975. After high school, he did some construction work with Ronnie Black before returning to the family business. He bought Raye’s Grocery from his sister and husband, Lee and Jackie Frickey. It was during these years that his two daughters were born. Jenny in 1975 and Ashley in 1989.

Kirk enjoyed life. He took pride in watching his children and grandchildren grow and loved to spoil them whenever possible. When he was younger, he took every chance he could to take his Harley out for a ride. Kirk also enjoyed a good day of fishing and had an extensive album collection that he enjoyed listening too and took pride in.

Another love of his was Raye’s Grocery. It had become his home away from home, and he considered all the employees that worked there as part of his family. Kirk was well known for the many ways in which he supported the local community. One event he especially enjoyed was sponsoring the Lunch Box Derby every year.

Survivors include daughter, Jenny Kasson and husband Matt of Norcatur, KS; daughter, Ashley Brown and fiancé Allen Porter of Oberlin, KS; four grandchildren: Mike, Dennis Raye and Dru Kasson, and Avery Porter; sisters: Janie Neal and husband Rich and Jackie Frickey and husband Lee, plus many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father Raye Brown, his mother Violet Brown, his cousin Kerry Brown and many close friends that had become family.

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Friday, June 21, 2019 at The Gateway Event Center in Oberlin, Kansas. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7:00 pm Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 70 or the Oberlin ~ Decatur Economic Development. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com