In Memory
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Richard Lee Brown, Sr.
September 8, 1960 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 64)
It is with a humorous twinkle in our hearts that we say goodbye to Richard Brown Sr., a man who was as compassionate as he was funny, as ambitious as he was courageous. Born on September 8, 1960, in South Bend, IN, Richard lived a life that was filled with laughter, surprises, and, yes, a fair share of mischief. They say that a man is measured by the company he keeps, and Richard kept the very best. He was a man who loved people, and people, in turn, loved Richard.
Richard went to Lasalle High School class of 1978 where he was on the wrestling team After High School, he went to the Military. After his military service, where he was honored with the Air Force Training Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, and Outstanding Unit Award, he also went to work for Eaton, AM General, and South Bend Housing Authority where retired and spent his time being a wonderful father and a dependable friend. He loved his music and used to DJ in the 80s at local bars and clubs. You did not touch his chess board if you did not know how to play. Richard was a man of many talents and truly will be missed. As mentioned in Proverbs 17:22, "A joyful heart is good medicine", but a crushed spirit dries up the bones, and Richard was just that - good medicine to all who knew him.
He is survived by a loving family who will miss his laughter and his heart, including his mother, Vera Brown, his son, Richard L Brown Jr. (Crystal), Robert Brown Sr (Lacy) Reginald Brown (Yatti), Justin Avila (Kira), Brian Avila (Sataya); his brothers, Greg Brown, Maurice Brown, and Charles Brown Sr.; his sister, Marcia Brown-Humphrey. Richard was also survived by 22 Grandchildren who he adored with all his heart. His special nieces/sister, Tanisha, Michele and Charmaine Cephus; Special nephews, Terrance, Charles Brown Jr. (Poocho), Marcus Humphrey, Man and Jam (Chicago). Mother of his children Tammy Kerr. Special friends and family members dear to his heart, Antoinette Eric, Anthony, Ebony, Micheal Ray, Micheal Clark, Marvin, and Donald Jackson, Tyrone Vaugn (Buster), Sylvester Moore, Cecil, Thomas, and Mary Hyde, Big Lenoard, Huskie, John Parker Jr., Lashonda and Kim James, Tyshawn, Arsenio, and Benard Johnson, Billy Binion, Amos Vann, White Ray and his wife Katt, Atlantis Walker and many more. His son's best friend Jimmy Hunt who became like his honorary son throughout the years Special grandkids was his two oldest granddaughters, Lakhia Brown and Riana Brown who helped him out in his late years of his life. Special grandfather, R.E. Moore, who was dear to his heart. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Brown; sister, Earlean Brown; and Maternal grandparents, Alisha and Toby James, Paternal Grand Parents, Roberta Brown, Harold Snelling Sr.
Remembering Richard's life, we encourage you to leave your funniest, most heartwarming memories of him on his memorial page. Share those photos that captured his spirit, his laughter, and his love for life. As we say goodbye to Richard, let us remember him as he was - a man of laughter, love, and life. After all, he wouldn't have it any other way. My father was a Simple man that did not live for money but lived to help family and friends. The doctor told my me father was not go make it past a year and he end up living four more years. Those four years I never forget the wisdom Knowledge that you gave me to learn that my father was true man of God despite his transgressions.
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