Edward James Brown, II of Van Buren, Arkansas, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on March 10, 1976, in Granite City, Illinois. He was 47 years old.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Karyn Brown; his mother, Mavis Hartman and husband Vernon of Van Buren; two sons, D.J. Spradling and Axel Brown; two step-daughters, Amanda Lorenzana and Ravyn Roberts; three step-sons, Joseph Roberts, James Britt, Jr. and Brayden Britt; and two brothers, Bradley Black and Bobby Joe Brown.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.