St. George, Utah - Ronald Lee Brown, 69, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2013. He was born on January 28, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to Max and Madonna Brown.

Ron was raised in Northern Indiana on several family farms. He then attended Ball State University and Brigham-Young University. He was a member of The LDS Church. He lived a full life between Indiana and Utah. He was very active in the lives of his children, as well as his church callings. He dedicated his life to his family, friends and his career and enriched us all with his love and laughter.

Ron is survived by his brothers: Dan Brown of Pleasant Grove, UT and Gayle Brown of South Carolina; and his 13 loving children.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, prior to services, at 2:00 p.m., both at Metcalf Mortuary. Interment will follow at Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to assist with funeral arrangements to the Ronald Lee Brown Memorial Fund at Village Bank.