Richard C. “Dick” Brown, 87, of Tyler died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Vidor Manor. A native of Binghamton, New York, Mr. Brown was a World War II Navy veteran, New York Giants fan.
Richard is survived by his children; Alice Bethke and her husband Joe of Flint, Raymond Brown and his wife Leslie of Sour Lake, and Pamela Ellis and her husband Scott of Senesa Falls, New York; five grandchildren, James Bethke, Wendy Altermari, Brian Wheeler, Danielle Sauseda, and Nicole Ibeck; nine great-grandchildren, Amanda Wheeler, Joshua Breed, James Bethke, Tyler Ibeck, Katlin Sauseda, Megan Ibeck, Nick Wheeler, Brody Altermari, and Austin Altermari; sister, Freda Burns of Kirkwood, New York; and many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and family members. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mescal O. Brown; brothers, Raymond Brown, Robert Brown, Kermit Brown, and Laverne Brown.
Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008 at the mortuary. Cremation arrangements are handled by Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Assembly of God, 4339 FM 315 S, Chandler, Texas 75758.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at broussardsmortuary.com.
