of Harriet, AR

August 17, 1933 - November 13, 2024

Paul Ray Brown, age 91, of Harriet, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at his home with his loving wife, Louise. He was born in Big Flat, Arkansas on August 17th, 1933 to Francis Marion Brown and Ollie Nancy (Collins) Brown. Paul Ray was married to Retha Louise (Baysinger) Brown for 71 years.

Paul Ray was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Paul Ray loved working on his farm or spending time with Louise and his family at their cabin. Paul Ray loved horses and owned several over the years. One of his favorite hobbies was riding horses with his family and friends. He was also the caretaker of Rock Creek Cemetery for many years and his expert knowledge of the cemetery will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Retha Louise Brown of the home; one daughter, Paula Louise Brown of Greenbrier; adopted granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Baysinger of Harriet; his cousins, Donald Brown and Tommy Jean Hewitt; nieces and nephews, Donna Coffman, Jasmine and AJ Fisk, Terry and Tamara Long and Tilda and Rick Coppage and many other in-laws and extended family will also mourn his passing.

Paul Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Ollie Brown; one son, Michael Ray Brown and siblings, Richard Brown and Georgia Mae Long.

Funeral services for Paul Ray will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at Big Flat Assembly of God in Big Flat, Arkansas with Bro. David Campbell officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 till 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery near Harriet. Greg Watts, Dewayne Watts, Richard Watts, Randy Hubbard, Jim Babbs, Holly Joe Dye will serve as pallbearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com