Earle Brown Obituary

Brown, Earle Charles Earle passed away on 11/14/2017 due to complications from throat cancer. Though Earle never smoked, he had two kidney transplants, and that weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to other ailments. Earle appreciated every day and was a joy to all around him. He was always cheerful and had an amazing sense of humor. Earle graduated from Washburn University then moved to Wichita in 1980 to become a sportscaster for KWCH Channel 12. After three years with Channel 12, Brown entered the business telephone equipment industry with Tele-Systems Inc. While continuing to work part-time in the media for 14 years, including seven years for The Wichita Eagle, Brown became President of Tele-Systems. Earle had two careers in Wichita: his first was in the sports media for 20 years and he was in the business telephone equipment industry for 20 years. Earle had a passion for sports, especially golf and KU basketball. He was an avid KU fan as well as loving the Royals and the Chiefs. Earle also loved dancing with his wife, Steph. They met dancing and spent many years taking lessons. He is survived by, as he always liked to joke, his three "much older" sisters, Camilla, Cathy, and Ellen as well as many nieces and nephews. Earle has two beloved children, Reed (Abbygail) Brown, 32, who lives in Wichita and works in the aircraft industry, and Kelsey Brown, 29, a traveling nurse currently in Connecticut. Earle also has a wonderful spouse, Stephanie Davis, and loves her many pets. He also leaves behind two step-children, Ariel Davis and Maeson Davis. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Gathering will be held Friday, November 17 from 5-6:30pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church a short service will follow. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 20 at 11am at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stephanie Davis Donation Account via Skyward Credit Union, 4 Cessna Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215, for medical expenses. The family encourages everyone to attend in KU attire.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Earle Brown

13 Entries

Kenn Woodard

December 7, 2017

I did not know that my friend Earle has passed until I read my Facebook page. I will always remember Earle for his wise-cracks and infectious laughter. And he was a pretty good golfer. But most of all his willingness to help! I will never forget his tip that led to work at a local television station. You will be missed Earle. But you won't have to deal with life's issues anymore. Rest my friend!

Nancy Jane Richards

November 21, 2017

Although I didn't know Earle in his later years, I did know him as a boy and a young man. He was a close friend of my brother Scott, and a genuine treasure, as were and are all of the Browns. I am deeply sorry you have lost him, but oh, the wonderful memories you must have!

Sonja Woynick

November 21, 2017

Hi Stephanie. I am so sorry for your loss. Earle sounds like a wonderful person and I am sorry that I did not meet him. Hopefully someday we can reconnect

November 19, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. You don't know me but I am a Brown cousin that only a year ago found Ellen. I wish I could have met Earle and his family. We were planning on trying to do that next year and I am not surprised that Earle was a nice guy. We share the same gg grandfather, John W Brown, the founding father of Auburn, Ks. My dad had nothing but glowing things to say about our Browns. I loved our Browns, too. Mike and Pamela Brown Sensney.

Les Depperschmidt

November 17, 2017

Never had a bad day when you were with Earle!

Jeanna Laramy

November 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Earle could always put a smile on your face.
God Bless and comfort you in this difficult time.

Carolyn Harris

November 16, 2017

Everyone loved Earle. He was always gentle, kind, and loved life. A bright light just entered Heaven and it will shine for eternity. Earle, I know Steph will always love you.

Sarah Hartman

November 16, 2017

Earle was such a kind and witty guy. He was very proud of his children and was the best person ever to discuss March Madness highlights with. Extending my deepest sympathy to his beloved Stephanie and family.

Stephanie McIntyre

November 16, 2017

I am so very sorry your loss. Steph is such a sweet lady and I remember working with Earle at Abay that he always would speak of her and you could always see on his face how much he loved her. My thoughts are will his whole family. He was a such a nice man and good to work with all the time.

Ila Russell

November 16, 2017

He will be greatly missed by many - so sorry for your loss. Be thankful for the short time you have had with him and that he is now pain free. Rest in peace

November 16, 2017

Hugs to the Brown family.

Roger Cornish

November 16, 2017

Stephanie and family...so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of working with Earle at KTVH in the 80s

Peggy Freeman

November 16, 2017

Stephanie - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Earle sounds to have been a wonderful man. Blessings to you and your extended family.

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