On Tuesday December 7, 2021, Ronnie Brown, affectionately known as R.B. died at his home in Charleston.

A loving partner, father, son, and brother was called home at the age of 65. Ronnie was born March 9, 1956 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Juanita Bradley (Scooter) and James (Bud) Brown. He was the eldest of nine siblings, seven boys and two girls.

Ronnie was cherished and loved by everyone who knew him. His charismatic personality made him a likable social magnet to each and every person he encountered. He was full of life and laughter. Everyone who crossed paths with Ronnie was left with something positive. Most often a conversation and laugh. Ronnie will be remembered for many things, but to sum it up in a few words it would be kindness, humility, his love for music and singing, hardworking, honesty, and humor. Ronnie has left a void in our hearts, but heaven has gained an angel.

Ronnie was a graduate of Charleston High School, the class of 1974. Ronnie accepted Christ early in his life at the Mount Hope Missionary Church in Deventer, MO where he was a member. He attended The First Praise Baptist Church in Cairo, IL under the leadership of Rev. J.L.Posey. He was employed with Town and Country Supermarket (Country Mart) for 37 years until his retirement in December 2020. After retirement, Ronnie went on to acquire a full-time lawn care service he always loved and enjoyed. He also worked for the Charleston Laundry, where he will truly be missed.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories. His lifelong companion of 47 years Lucille (Taffy) Clark; three sons: Daryl Clark, and Ronald Clark, Mark Clark all of Charleston, MO; three girls: Yolanda Clark, Lawanda Clark, and LaShonda Clark all of Charleston, MO; two sisters: Josephine (Lee) Davis of Memphis, TN, and Debra (Emmanuel) Bibbs of Chicago IL; five brothers: Terry (Francine) Brown and Billy (Lucky) Brown of Memphis, TN, Michael (Yolandia) Brown of Atlanta, GA, Richard Brown of LasVegas, NV, and Kevin (Daisy) Brown of Indianapolis, IN; two sister-in-laws Brirdie (Larry) Standard and Linda (Paul) Coleman of Charleston, MO; one brother-in-law, Marvin Clark of Poplar Bluff, MO; a special cousin, Bobby Whitney of Charleston, MO; 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary and Leon Bradley; one daughter, LaDonna Clark; one son, Ervin Clark; one brother, Larry (Mo) Brown, and one niece, Chiquita Bibbs.

On Friday, December 17, 2021, friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Charleston, MO with Reverend J.L. Posey officiating.

Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston, MO with McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston, MO in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com .