Wesley Kent Brown passed away on Mar. 1, 2026. Kent was born on Jan. 3, 1957, in Shawnee, OK, to Billy Joe Brown and Monna Jo Barnett. He was raised in Tecumseh.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Kent served his country honorably before embarking on a life filled with adventure and hard work. He spent time traveling across the country as a truck driver, often sharing cherished stories of his experiences in places like Germany, Alaska, Colorado, and New Mexico. Later, he dedicated many years as a heavy equipment operator for Dolese Brothers and Pottawatomie County.
In 1975, Kent married Becky Napier, and together they had two children: Christopher Kent Brown and Misty Marie Brown. Though their marriage later ended, they remained lifelong friends. In 1994, he married Chrystal Stroud of Tecumseh, OK, and they welcomed a son, Dakota Steven Brown.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, David Phillip and Wesley Andrew Brown; his former spouse, Becky (Napier) Brown; and his beloved grandson, Blake Phillips.
He is survived by his children; his siblings: Paul Brown, Ronda, Paula, and Vickie; his grandchildren: Braedon, Hailey, Hope, and Talli; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Services were held on Mar. 18, 2026, at Brown Family Cemetery in Pink, OK, with Pastor Jerry Kuhn, Home Church Tecumseh, officiating; under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.
