Forrest Brown

Forrest A. Brown, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2026.

He was born May 3, 1952, to the late Curly and Nellie (Williams) Brown in Omaha, NE. Forrest retired from Drake Williams Steel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Berna Evans, Murlin Sawnson, Estel Brown, Larry Brown, Byron Brown, Richard Brown, Karen May, Steven Brown, and Hardy Brown.

Forrest is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Jo "B.J." Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Capri & Travis Parker, Christina & Mike Niemann; brother and sister-in-law, Lyle & Deb Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Nelle & Jeff Linkenhoker; grandchildren, Aiden Niemann, Jaxon Niemann, Evan Parker, and Owen Parker; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Interment is in the Ridgewood Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.