Richard Ray “Brownie” or “Shortyhair” Brown passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at his home. He was born March 12, 1927, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Guy LeRoy Brown and Gladys Rhey Brown, the eighth of 11 children. He served with the Navy in World War II. He worked for the Santa Fe railroad for 41 years. Richard was happiest when surrounded by family. He loved baseball, and coached Little League in Williams and Flagstaff for more than 30 years. Survivors include Barbara Jean Bowden Brown, his wife of 64 years; three sisters, Doris White, Wilma Stahle and Carolyn France; six children, Thomas Brown (Darnel) of Flagstaff, Sandy Sparn (Joe) of Grand Junction, Guy Richard Brown (Patty), Timothy Brown (DeDe) and Brandi Juarez (Billy), all of Winslow, and Joshua Brown (Susie) of Flagstaff; 16 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Marie Ray. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
