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Ronald Keith Brake

1956-2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Ronald Keith Brake, 64, of Wichita Falls, passed away Saturday, April 18.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.

Ronald was born on Feb. 20, 1956, in Altus, OK., son of the late Tommy and Norma Brake. On May 6, 2006, he married Karen Towne. He graduated from Henrietta High School in 1974. He was president of the student council his junior and senior years. He played football and was a track and field star winning numerous medals for his running speed. After high school he went to work at Foster Cathead 10 years and then, Sealed Air Corp. in Iowa Park for the last 35 years. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and his animals. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, and Corvettes, being a member of the Wichita County Corvette Association since 1982. He was on a bowling league from 1975 to 1979. He was severely injured in the tornado on April 10, 1979.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Brake; step-daughters, Melissa Palacios and Kari Perkins; two brothers, Tommy Brake and Arnold Brake; sister, Daphne Davis; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.