"Richard was a great neighbor. If he smelled the BBQ at the house he would just walk in and ask for his plate. He will be missed. Our blessings to the Brown Family."
In loving memory of
Richard Ray Brown
September 17, 1956 - November 28, 2022
Richard Ray Brown was born to Otis and Collonteen Brown on September 17, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska. He peacefully passed away on November 28,2022 in his sleep.
In 1975 Richard graduated from Technical High School, where he was proud Trojan for life. While in High School Richard was into basketball where he was a standout player. After high school he joined the United States Navy. His time with the Navy was cut short when he was injured early his career. Coming home from the United States Navy, Richard worked various jobs through his lifetime. His last job was with Omaha Public Schools where he was a security guard.
Richard was the life of the party and loved to get dressed in his Stacy Adams and Stetson hat. He had a love for playing pool and dominos. He was a Nebraska Cornhusker fan and would support them no matter what.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Collonteen Brown and brother Sylvester Bennett.
He leaves to cherish in his memory daughters Dunina (Tristan) Padilla of Omaha, NE and Mi'Chon Brown of Nashville, TN. Sister Sondra Brown of Omaha, NE. God sister Robin Hudson of Omaha, Ne. Niece Renee (Darrell) Thompson and God nephew DeMario Shanklin all from Omaha, NE. Five grandchildren Angelique and Mya Padilla of Omaha, Ne. Brenden and Chandyn McGary and Nova Brown of Nashville, TN. Great Nephew Deltier Phelps and Great Niece Denierka Wright. A host of great nieces, great nephews and friends to cherish his memory.
Tributes
"My prayers and condolences to the Brown Family,He was an awesome Friend, He will be truly miss by many, May you Rest In Heaven My Brother.??????"
"My heart goes out to the BROWN family,he will be truly missed "
"I send my sincere condolences to the Brown family and close friends. May God give you all the peace needed during this time of sorrow. Richard was a dear friend to the Sherrod family for many years. He will be truly missed! ~ Kathy Sherrod, Houston, TX"
"I am very sorry for the terrible loss your family is dealing with. I am thinking of you all during this difficult time and Sending you love Dunina and family ?? -Christina Avant"
"Our condolence to the Brown and extended family on the loss of your loved one. Richard will be truly missed by those he came in contact with.
Salem Baptist Church "Stepping" Saints Drill Team
Omaha, NE
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"Hey Mr Richard this one was a hard pill to swallow it still feel like a dream when I got a phone call we love you and watch over us and don't be doing too much up there ??"
"Richard was a cool dude! I was in the Tech High Class of 1974 and Richard was in the class of 75! He and some of his buddies always hung out with us, because they knew what was up!! ( Smile). I send my sincere condolences to Richard?s family and pray for his rest and peace. "
"I can't believe you're gone. I just saw you at the store the day before Thanksgiving. I'm so glad we got to laugh and talk before I got the news you were gone. So many memories our daughter will always make me think of you. Rest on Richard you will sorely be missed. "
"I last saw Richard at my Mothers wake two years ago, thanks for being there. Our sincere condolences and prayers to Richards Family. K. D Murray "
"Richard was a very funny person at Tech high school. Since we have grown up he was still the same funny person I remember from school. I will miss his laughter may he rest in peace goodbye my friend Judy Ruffin "
"Richard would always make people laugh, he was a sharp dresser, I had saw him at the gas station, and then next I heard he had passed, life is so short, and getting shorter by the minute, My sympathy and condolences go out to the family, may you be surrounded by love, comfort and find peace in knowing he is now without any pain, and in God's care. God Bless You All. And may he rest in peace."