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Richard was born on December 3, 1955 to Plato and Nell Brown of Cranberry, North Carolina. he was a member of Cranberry Baptist Church.
Richard was a devoted employee of Grandfather Mountain, retiring after 45 years of service.
In 1990, Richard married Kathleen Downing of Linville Falls, North Carolina.
Richard was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Scotty Brown, special nephew Corey Brown, stepchildren Jacques and Jacob Downing.
Richard is survived by his wife, sisters Susie Brown, Tammy (James) Smith, Sharon Brown, brother Freddie (Linda) Brown.
Children
Ritchie (Jessica) Brown, Jason Brown, Chris (Autumn) Brown, Carmella Brown, Julie Brown, and Elizabeth Brown.
Stepchildren
Jesse (Barbara) Downing and Elizabeth Downing.
Richard will be missed by his many nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was a loving and devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren.
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