Born May 26, 1961 in Alexandria, Va, he was a son of the late Everett D. "Brownie" and Martha G. Brown.
Richey was a graduate of Stuarts Draft High School and Valley Vo-Tech in Fishersville, Va. He was currently employed by LA Lacy of Charlottesville, Va and in earlier years was self-employed having erected steel buildings. He deeply loved to bear hunt, mushroom hunt, gardening, his walk about, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, camping, riding the mule with his dog Little Girl, sharing his knowledge with kids, and most of all giving Teri hell. Richey lived life to the fullest. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and a wonderful friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Scot "Scottie" Brown, Larry D. and Everett "Dickie" Brown; grandparents, Richard "Dick" and Doris R. Sweeney; and mother-in-law, Shirley Lowery Braden.
Richey is survived by his wife, Teresa "Teri" Braden Brown of 37 years and his other wife, Angela "Angie" Braden of Stuarts Draft; brothers, Ronald "Ronnie" and wife, Linda Brown of Waynesboro, and Ricky D. and wife, Rita Brown of Staunton; sister, Janet Desper of Staunton; nieces, Elizabeth M.L Braden of Stuarts Draft, Sabrina "Beanie" Desper of Louisiana, Lindsey B. and husband, Brian Fletcher of Stuarts Draft, Mel and husband, Jerry Allen of Waynesboro and Ronda B. Painter of Waynesboro; nephews, Levi and wife, Kari Brown and Shawn Wallace both of Stuarts Draft, and Phillip Brown of Staunton; five great nephews and three great nieces; and special friends, Tim Southern, Aaron Howdyshell, James Southers, Montana Madison, LA Lacy/Branch Group, his hunting buddies, and his little shadow Little Girl.
Per Richey’s request, there will be no services. Family and friends can come gather at "The Land", 351 Mill Creek Ln, Stuarts Draft as they please.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
To My Wife and Friends: Remember Me
Remember me with smiles not tears for all the joy through all the years,
Recall the closeness that was ours,
A love as sweet as fragrant flowers,
Don't dwell on thoughts that causes you pain,
We'll see each other again,
I am at peace... try to believe,
It was my time.. I had to leave,
But "what a view" I have from here,
I see your face, I feel you near,
I follow you throughout the day,
You're not alone along the way,
And when Gods calls you...
You will be, right by myside...
Right here with me...
Till then, I'll wait by Heaven's door,
We'll be united... even more.
To Richey- I will always remember you, you were a big part of my life, ups and downs. I will miss you dearly. With all my love, Angie.
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