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Richard Brown Obituary
Newburgh, Ind.
Richard A. Brown, 68, of Newburgh, Ind., went to be with The Lord Sunday, July 28, 2013. He was born January 3, 1945, in Saco, Maine.
He served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. Richard worked as an Accounts Manager for Superior Building Services, a supervisor for NTN in Columbus, Ind., and as a manager at McDonald's in Franklin, Ind. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ind., and was active in the Columbus Area Emmaus Community.
Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and a child of the One True God. He will be remembered for his hospitality and kindness to friends and strangers alike. His life was a true reflection of Christian love to all he came in contact with.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Josephine Wormwood; sisters, Trudy and Judy Wormwood; and brothers, Allen and Dale Wormwood.
Richard is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen; sons, Richard A. Brown II (Karen) and Grant A. Brown (Heather); daughters, Amy C. Northrop (Robert) and Emily L. Tingley (David); grandchildren, Arianna E. Northrop, Elizabeth L. Tingley, Samuel D. Tingley, Landon A. Brown, Cooper A. Brown; brothers, Donald Wormwood (Priscilla), David Wormwood, Robert Brown (Margaret), James Simpson, Bruce Simpson; and sisters, Gale Wormwood, Sharon Cline (Michael).
Services will be 4 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Pastor Jeremy Edmondson, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ind., for "The NOEL Project," Resurgence Church in Evansville, Ind., or Deaconess Hospice.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Brown
Sean & Tracie Cutrell
August 1, 2013
Such fond memories of Richard from FUMC. Thinking of you all, and praying for you during this time. So very sorry for your loss.
Love,
james simpson
August 1, 2013
I want to let the brown family, karen,dick,amy,emily,grant know that we are family and i think of all of you daily and love you all very much and if you need anything, i am here for you all.
Michael Merritt
August 1, 2013
Keeping Karen, Grant, and Emily in my thoughts. Love you all.
Rob Schmitt
July 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Grant and the Brown family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Robbie Bush
July 31, 2013
Richard was my boss at SBS for 3years.He was a great man and a better friend.I am a better person for knowing him. He will be missed.My prayers are with his family.He was one of the truly good men I've ever known.
Elizabeth Miller
July 31, 2013
Tim and I feel so blessed to have known Richard for the short time we were in Sunday School with the both of you. Our prayers are with you, Karen, and your family.
Tim and Elizabeth Miller
and family
Gary Chelf
July 30, 2013
Richard was a great friend, while I was working at The Indiana Blood Center he made many many wonderful donations saving many lives through the years. I always enjoyed talking and fellowshipping with him. He will be missed by many. God bless his family - Gary Chelf.
Brian & Rachel Campbell
July 30, 2013
Richard was always such a joy to be around! He was a true blessing and always had a word of encouragement for me! I have missed him (and Karen) since we left Columbus, but I'm glad that we will be reunited one day...what a day that will be!!! Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family!
Dennis Pace
July 30, 2013
Words can never fill the void left by the passing of a loved one. Every time I saw Richard, he always had a smile on his face and his heart was always open sharing his love to anyone that needed it. You will be greatly missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Gale Wormwood
July 30, 2013
He was a very awesome brother and I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss him. My love goes to Karen and the family. Love always.
Gina Runyon
July 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my heart and thoughts for the next several days. Perhaps Dick and Charlie can sit and visit a bit. I know what you are feeling Karen. Your heart is broken. Time will heal. With much love and caring, Gina Runyon
Tammy & Mehran Jalilpour
July 29, 2013
Mehran and I had the privilege of sharing our children with Richard as in-laws. What a blessing he and Karen are to our family. Richard's passing has touched our hearts. May you find comfort in the memories he has provided us with. His legacy will live through his family and loved ones!
Love, Tammy and Mehran
JAMES SIMPSON
July 29, 2013
JUST WISHED THAT YOU WOULD CALL ME TO SAY GOODBYE. I LOVE YOU DICK AND WE AND STILL ARE, VERY CLOSE AND YOU GAVE ME OVER THE PHONE A LOT OF GOOD ADVICE.
DICK, YOU MEAN A LOT TO ME AS A BROTHER AND I LOVE YOU. YOU WILL EVER BE IN MY HEART AND WILL BE MISSED.
Laura Baker
July 29, 2013
Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Be comforted that he is with Our Lord and we will be united again in the next life. Continued prayers for you all during this time.
Kelly, Steve, Alex, & Logan
July 29, 2013
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Dan Meny
July 29, 2013
I only met Richard once. But I live by his son Grant and wife Heather and his daughter Emily and her husband David and the grand kids Beth, Sam and Landon. I have to say that Mr Brown has quite a legacy! I wonderful family doesn't just happen by accident. Praying for you all in your time of loss. But we all know we will see Mr Brown again .... in Heaven!
Sharon & Mike Mangas
July 29, 2013
Karen and family, Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Sharon and Mike Mangas
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