Xavier Matthew Brown, 25, died January 7, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1997, in Hutchinson, to Christopher and Sarah (Moore) Brown.

Xavier graduated from Hutchinson High School. He had a passion for machining and attended trade school before becoming a machinist at Takako in Hutchinson. Xavier served his country in the Kansas Army National Guard from 2014 to 2020, as well as an active deployment to Kuwait and Syria in 2018 and 2019. He was always happiest when he was enjoying life with his family and friends. Xavier loved to fish, garden, hunt, play disc golf, workout, and he was a passionate Chiefs fan.

He became a very dedicated husband when he married Iliana Romero on December 9, 2017. Together they had two children.

Xavier is survived by: his wife, Iliana Brown, Hutchinson; children, Alexa and Abraham Brown; parents; Christopher and Sarah Brown, Hutchinson; sister, Alyssa Brown; all of his in-law family members; and a close group of friends.

Funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm prior to the service. The family requests that those who attend wear Kanas City Chiefs attire to the service. Those wishing to view the service online can find a link in Xavier's obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website.

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Memorials are suggested to the Xavier Brown Memorial Fund to benefit his wife and children, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson KS 67501.