Richard Brown

Richard Leonard “Road Runner” Brown, 77, of Robbins, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his home. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Browns Chapel Christian Church with Pastor Shawn Garner presiding. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00-1:45 p.m.

 Richard was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1947 to Leonard and Rachel Guill Brown. He served in the U.S.M.C. from 1966-1968. He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a long distance truck driver and retired after 46 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, music and shopping. He was a prankster and loved spending time with his family and friends.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard “Charlie” Brown; grandsons, Andrew J. Allred and Cameron J. Smith; sisters, Ann Hussey and Judy Davidson and brothers, Donnie Brown and Danny Brown.

Richard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Hinesley Brown; daughters, Donna “Pebbles” Smith (Todd), of Robbins, Wendy Lowe (Brad), of Troy, Carol Jean Wood, of the home and Belinda “Runt” Britt (Ronnie), of Spies; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Brown family.