Ronald Jerome Brees
July 25, 1935 - March 6, 2019
Ronald Jerome Brees, 83, of Porum, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. He was born July 25, 1935 in Spencer, Iowa to James W. and Lucille E. (Crowl) Brees. He grew up in Iowa, moved to California at 16. He graduated from Garden Grove High School. Ronald was self-employed as a machinist. He owned and operated R.J. Brees Company for 30 years. In 1995 he moved to Porum area. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a born again Christian and a member of Heaven Bound Freewill Baptist Church. Ronald is survived by 2 daughters, Vonya Kitchen of Enterprise, Valerie Brees of Round Rock, Texas; 3 stepchildren, Earl Farris, Raelene Farris, Candice Risenhoover; 2 grandchildren, Tommy Brees, Daniel Brees; 4 step-grandchildren, Joshua & Johnny Farris, Bryar & Raylee Risenhoover; a brother, Darwin Brees of Garden Grove, California. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, James & Lucille Brees; 2 brothers, Allan Brees and Gary Brees. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2019 in Heaven Bound Freewill Baptist Church in Brooken with Reverend Larry Messer officiating. Pallbearers include Earl Farris, Robert Adams, Gary Adams, Daniel Brees. Burial will follow in Fields Cemetery at Porum under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral home of Stigler.
Ronald Jerome Brees, 83, of Porum, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. He was born July 25, 1935 in Spencer, Iowa to James W. and Lucille E. (Crowl) Brees. He grew up in Iowa, moved to California at 16. He graduated from Garden... View Obituary & Service Information