Jason Lee Brown, age 44, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Jason was born in Hays on January 28, 1978, to Walter Dale and Penny Louise (Cain) Brown. He graduated from Trego Community High School and continued his education at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas where he trained in diesel technology.

Jason was previously married, and was engaged to the love of his life, Dawnna. He worked as a heavy diesel mechanic for Flatlander Dirtworks at the time of his passing. Jason was an avid hunter with a lifetime hunter's license, enjoyed fishing, cooking, barbecuing, gardening, curing jerky, and even made his own moonshine.

Jason was a true family man who loved his dog Lilo. He was very lucky with the lotto and would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge #3774 in WaKeeney.

Jason is survived by his fiancé Dawnna Bostick of WaKeeney; father Walter (Janet) Brown, of Cimarron, Kansas; mother Penny Anderson of WaKeeney; brother Jeffrey (fiancé Roxy Ellis) of WaKeeney; sister Melissa Marie Rothgeb of Cimarron; daughters Kassi and Abigail Brown; step-son Harley Wright; nephew Trenton Brown; niece Makala Brown; step-son Michael Burbach; step-daughter Karlee Burbach and son-in-law John Jarrell of Salina; step-daughter Raina Bostick, of WaKeeney; granddaughter Elayna Jarrell and grandson Ayden Jackson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and stepfather David Anderson.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home with Pastor Jerod Brown officiating. Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WildTrust-Kansas Department of
Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (for hunter's safety). Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com