Randy Brown

(From Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home)

Randy Brown, 67, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence.

Randy Joe Brown was born on May 24, 1959, to Jack D. and Sandra Lee (McDonald) Brown in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Erie and St. Paul, graduating from Erie High School in 1977. Following high school, he earned an associate’s degree.

A talented musician, Randy was the guitarist for The Second Chance Band, while working in the oil fields. For a time, he ran the Eagles and even modeled double-breasted suits for JC Penney. In 1995, Randy started his HVAC business, which he owned and operated for 31 years.

A loving father, Randy tried to instill creativity in his children. He enjoyed using his creative talents in music and oil painting. His quick wit and clever storytelling helped him befriend most everyone he met, and his distinctive voice and laughter added to his charm. Riding Harleys, collecting guns and watching Westerns were some of Randy’s favorite past times.

On September 30, 2022, Randy and Dana Jean Adams were united in marriage at the Erie Baptist Church. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Two sons – Joshua “Joshy Woshy” Brown of Independence, Kansas

Nathan “Nater Tater” Brown of Altamont, Kansas

Three daughters – Kember “Pooh Bear” Golden (Shaun) of Independence, Kansas

Amanda “Panda” Webb (Corey) of Oronogo, Missouri

Cassidy “Punk” Brown of Bentonville, Arkansas

Seven grandchildren – Gage Gannaway, Hailee McClelland, Dallas Brown, Kaison Brown, Kamri Golden, Roman Webb, and Alex Webb

One brother – Kevin Standley (Kathy) of St. Paul, Kansas

One sister – Kimberly Standley of St. Paul, Kansas

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack D. Brown; his mother, Sandra Lee Gannaway; and one sister, Rhonda Brown.

There will be a Celebration of Life beginning at 1:00 p.m., June 20, 2026 at Tony’s Function Junction in Erie.

Memorials are suggested to Kansas Relay for Life or Neosho County Fair 4-H. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Friends and family are encouraged to post stories, pictures, and band clips of Randy to the website.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.