Richard Benjamin Brown, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Son of the late XL and Emma Brown. Husband of the late Vina Elise Brown and the late Rosemary R. Brown. Brother of Linda Brown Roth (Edwin) and the late Xavier L. Brown, Jr. (and the late, Lillian). Father of Susan Brown Pickett (Curtis), Lisa Brown Amerson, Lynne Broussard (Buddy), Karen Bourgeois (Erbin), Benton Bourgeois, Jr. (Patrick), Barbara Bourgeois, and Mary Hartline (Bill). Grandfather of 14 and Great Grandfather of 21.
Richard was a co-owner of Brown Brothers Electric for 45 years. He was an active member and swim team coach of Westgate Country Club as well as a member of Riverlands Golf Club in LaPlace. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was an active volunteer at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 28, 2019. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Inurnment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation in his honor.
To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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