Biography:

STEVEN WHITTINGTON BROWN (Whit), 66 of Little Rock, AR died Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born May 8, 1959, in Hot Springs, AR. The family moved to Little Rock, AR in 1967 where Whit resided after completing his education. He graduated from Southwestern at Memphis in 1981 (now Rhodes College) and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He then earned his law degree in 1984 from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. After passing the bar exam he went to work for The Department of Human Services for the State of Arkansas. He spent his career investigating families in crisis throughout Arkansas in many roles, eventually as DDS Chief Investigator. He was a formidable force as an advocate for the most vulnerable members of those families. He received a special commendation from Arkansas Governor Tucker in 1995. Whit authored and published the reference book, Legal Terminology for Legal Professionals, in 2005. This book serves a host of professionals from attorneys and law students to paralegals and court reporters. This learning guide is welcomed as a reference tool of over a thousand complex legal terms defined in accessible language and further explained through the use of succinct examples.

After meeting the love of his life, Karyn Infield, they were married in 1993. Together their lives were blessed by their son Asher, completing their family. Inspired by the adoption journey for Asher, Whit wrote and published Following the Red Thread. This book is based on the ancient East Asian belief in an invisible, unbreakable "red thread of fate" connecting individuals destined to share a profound bond.

To say that Whit was well-read is a vast understatement. He devoured books from a wide variety of interests and especially loved anything by Steven King, sports, and history. Whit will be remembered for his jolly laughter and his entertaining storytelling. He had the uncanny ability to remember details from his reading or historical and sporting events from his lifetime. The information he retained was encyclopedic in breadth and accuracy. (How about a play-by-play recollection of the Razorbacks 1981 basketball defeat of defending National Champion Louisville by a last second 49 foot shot by U.S. Reed!) He was kind to all he met and always the loyal friend. He was a gentle soul with a huge heart who will be sorely missed.

Whit was predeceased by his father, Frank Brown, his mother, Madge Brown and his wife, Karyn Brown. He is survived by his son, Asher of Little Rock, sister Candy Johnson, her husband Mike of Bentonville, AR and their sons Adam Johnson (Erin, Seattle, WA), Drew Johnson (Kelley, Berthoud, CO) and Stuart Johnson (Stacey, Bentonville, AR), brother Paul Brown, his wife Susan of Little Rock and their son Turnor of Fayetteville, AR, niece Ada and nephews Quinn, Felix, Alan, Jordan, Luke and Bennett.

A funeral service followed by visitation will be held 2pm Saturday May 30, 2026, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Pkwy. Little Rock, AR 72223. Services entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Pkwy. Little Rock, AR 72223, Hall High STEAM Magnet School, 6700 H Street, Little Rock, AR 72205 and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, 333 North Alabama Street, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Arrangements by RuebelFuneralHome.com