Raymond "Winky" Brown

November 15, 1948 — April 30, 2026

Raymond Brown

Service Details

Raymond “Winky” Lee Brown of Des Moines passed away on April 30, 2026, at age 77.

Winky was born on November 15, 1948, to Leroy and Betty Brown. He was one of nine children.

Winky retired from Des Moines Public Schools. After retirement, he worked on vehicles and had his own lawncare service.

Winky enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding his Harley. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Winky was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Betty and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie, of 46 years; children, Ray (Angie), Kim (Jim), Troy, Candy (Ryan), Kathy (Chad), Brandy (Aaron), and Kris; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one more on the way; his siblings, nieces, and nephews; along with his dog, Sugar.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, also at Hamilton’s, and will be followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.