Richard Lee Brown was born to Peat and Sarah Brown in Kissimmee, FL on May 9, 1937. He was the second eldest child. His siblings include JoAnn (deceased), Joe Raymond, Vivian, Peat (deceased), Diane (deceased) and Charles. Riichard, also known as Rick by his close friends, served in the Armed Services. While in the army, he married Sarah Doris (Souter) of Live Oak, FL. Together they had four children: Ricardo Anthony (deceased), Peter Fritzgerald, Drake Garnet and Sara Elizabeth Lynette. He was the proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren: Clifton and Crystal (Peter), Kimberley, Drake and Sarah (Drake), and Kendra, Kaleigh and Tamia (Sara). Richard worked as a warehouse manager and sales executive for Bonds Plumbing Supplies and Castle Plumbing Supplies in Orlando, FL. After retirement, he lived a fulfilling life, enjoying his grandchildren and serving the community he lived in. Richard passed away peacefully during the night on May 11, 2010. He was a loving man who gave freely to others, lived a prosperous life and always put his family first.