Ralph Paul Brown, III, who resided in Fort Smith, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born September 22, 1978, in Fort Smith, to Ralph Paul Brown, Jr. and Janie May (Harris) Brown. He was 41 years old.

Ralph attended Northside High School in Fort Smith and was a 1996 graduate of Southside High School in Fort Smith. Ralph was an outstanding athlete receiving All-Star awards and MVP awards as a young boy while playing baseball for Fort Smith Boys Club and as a college student athlete at Westark Community College and Carl Albert University. Ralph loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Ralph was a Christian, and he always said his son Hudson was his all-time biggest accomplishment. Ralph loved his family and his friends very much and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah; a son, Hudson Brown of the home; his parents, Coach Ralph P. Brown, Jr. of Fort Smith and Janie M. Harris of Fort Smith; his brother, Robert Brown and wife Heather of Celina, Texas; his niece and nephew, Cambree and Beckett.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family asked donations be made to Jeffrey Boys and Girls Club in Fort Smith in loving memory of Ralph Paul Brown, III. You can send your donation to 4905 North O Street Fort Smith, AR  72904 attn: Jerry Glidewell or call 479-782-7093.

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