Alan Scott Brown, Sr. “Wicasa Ohitika” was born on February 25, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to Elgin Brown, Sr. and Carol Ten Fingers. Alan, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on August 29, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Alan is survived by his children, Cynthia Middletent, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, Corey Brown, Santea Long, Alan Brown, Jr., Aiden Brown, and Aaron Brown; grandchildren, Blake Brown, Mi’eema Brown, Orien Middletent, Colt Middletent, Romey Long, and Amora Long; and siblings, Anita Brown, Stanley Brown, Tasheena Brown, Shanna Brown, Britney Brown, Sequoia Scout, and Doug Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandkids.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Jean Ten Fingers; father, Elgin Brown, Sr.; son, Orien Brown; grandmother, Zona (Wilcox) Brown; grandfather, Garfield Brown; sister, Connie Brown; cousins, Doreen Brown, Larry Eagle Bull, and Jaime Eagle Bull; aunt, Dorthy Two Bulls; grandsons, Royce Long and Lonnie Blue Bird; maternal grandmother, Madeline Living Outside; maternal grandfather, Nevel Ten Fingers; and granddaughter, Avana Brown.
Pallbearers will be Tony Herman, James “Jimbo” Colhoff, Marty Zephier, Terry Two Bulls, Brent Brewer, Manuel Bad Milk, Tony Brewer, Gummer Garnier, and Lyndon Stone.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eric “Sanchez” Anduja, Al Two Two, Merril “Shorty” Catches, Paul Siers, Mitch Brewer, Priscilla Bad Milk, Renita Poor Bear, Joe Morrisette, Kimberly Brings, Martin Randall, Ryan Blue Bird, Sr., Keshia Hayes & Family, Dani Brown & Family, Douglas Brown, Lorraine Richards & Family, Wallace Mousseaux, Jessica Brown & Family, Marilyn Red Cloud & Family, Brown Family in Rapid City, SD, Harold Brown & Family, Richard Brown, Doni DeCory & Family, Jessica Richards & Daughters, Doreen Two Bulls & Family, Big Bats Kitchen Staff, Pine Ridge Basketball Team ’86 & ’87, Sioux Nation Shopping Center Staff, OST Road Dept. Staff, OST Child Care Staff, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM
Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD
Officiating: Father Brad Held, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced
Burial Services: Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.