Rickie Brown

Rickie Brown obituary, Sparta, TN

Rickie Brown

Rickie Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hunter Funeral Home - Sparta on Mar. 30, 2026.
Mr. Rickie C. Brown, age 69 of Sparta, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Rickie was born July 19, 1956 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Claude Junior "Sonny" and Gladys Jeanette Thompson Brown. His career as a truck driver had him traveling all over the United States before his retirement from MidSouth Trucking in Memphis. After so many years on the road, he enjoyed his retirement staying close to home and fishing alongside his wife

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Carlene Cantrell Brown

Children: Mendy Harville and husband Tommy of Baxter, Tennessee, Ricky Brown and wife Diana of Sparta, Robin Peek of Algood,TN

Grandchildren: Michael Bradley and wife Ashley of Sparta, Randy Harville and wife Shakota of Baxter, Jenna Peek of McMinnville, Carlie Dishman and husband Peyton of Livingston

Step-grandchildren: Miranda Combs and Kassandra Barns both of Sparta

A host of great grandchildren also survive

Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with Rickie's cremation and no services are planned

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Hunter Funeral Home - Sparta

120 East Bockman Way PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583

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