Richard Eugene Brown's Obituary
Richard Eugene Brown, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away August 10, 2020 at Prairie Creek Village.
Richard was born September 14, 1935 in Borger, TX, the son of, Clyde and Mary Brown. He married Susan Stage on June 24, 1983 in Decatur, IL.
Richard was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. During his spare time, he would enjoy target shooting, watching old westerns on television. He was also an avid reader.
Surviving are his wife, Susan; children, James Brown (Jennifer) Gilbert, AZ, Tiera Strode (Brian) Klondike, TX, Jeffrey Born ( Michelle) Decatur, IL, Monya Born Decatur, GrandChildren, Destiny Harrison, Colton Strode, Kelsey Born Burdine, Makayla Strode, Jessica Born, Andrew Mohn, Brianna Brown, Jora Clever; Great Grandchildren,Charles R.P. Hill, Lillee Hill, Liam Burdine.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ray Taylor and one sister, Pége Sue Holt.
Services will be private. Cremation services are being provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials: Macon County Animal Shelter.
Condolences may be left to Richards family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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