Donald Robert Brown, age 34, died on May 22, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1989 to Gina Chavez and his stepdad Eddy Chavez. Donald was an owner operator of his own truck and loved truck driving. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, rodeo, horseback riding, fishing, camping and motorcycling. He was a very giving and loving person. He had a huge heart for helping others.

He loved his children first and foremost. He had life-long friends that were like brothers and sisters. Donald was loved by all that knew him. He was loved by his children, family and friends immensely. He is preceded in death by his uncle Chris Podschun and Grandparents, David and LaDonna Brown and Beverly Chavez.

Donald is survived by his wife, Jessica Kennedy; parents, Gina and Eddy Chavez of Rogers; sons, Caden and Johnny Brown; daughters, Alexis and Lily Brown; brothers, Logan Chavez and his wife Brandie Clouse of Pineville, Missouri, Isaac McCullough of Farmington, New Mexico; sister, Karissa Chavez and her Husband Douglas Taylor of Bella Vista, Arkansas; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Austin Taylor and Oceanna Chavez; extended brothers, Bill Mercer David Gibson, Daniel Spratt and Robert Burkes; with a host of extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the family home.