Tommy Gene Brown

Tommy Gene Brown, 70, of Springfield, Missouri, passed peacefully at home on August 20, 2026.

Tommy was born on February 22, 1956, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Thomas A. and Ena M. Brown. He grew up with grit, faith, and a love for wideopen spaces — qualities that shaped the rest of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons TJ and Levi; his wife, Ruby; his brother Gary and Gary’s wife, Betty; and his sister, Darlene Yachik.

He leaves behind his sisters Ginger Mallette (Mike) and Beverly Gomez, along with generations of nieces and nephews who adored him.

Tommy joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974, carrying a lifelong respect for service members and a fierce devotion to God and country. In his younger years, he lived the cowboy life, traveling the rodeo circuit and collecting stories he loved to share. He also found joy in the outdoors — whether he was hunting, casting a fishing line, or spending a quiet afternoon on the golf course.

Twelve years ago, he settled in Springfield, where he found a community that embraced him. The friends he made there became his chosen family, and he cherished each of them.

Tommy will be remembered for his loyalty, his humor, his stubborn strength, and the way he loved the people around him.