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Richard A. Brown, II

March 29, 1982 - November 22, 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Friday, December 4, 2020, at 10:00 AM until time of service.

Service

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Friday, December 4, 2020, at 11:00 AM, at STEWART & CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery.

Richard Allan Brown II was born in Akron, Ohio on March 29, 1982 to Richard Allan Brown, Sr., and Carmen Soulette-Brown. He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from John R. Buchtel High School in 2000. Upon graduation, he enlisted and served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia as an 88-M MotorContinue Reading

Renardo left a message on December 10, 2020:
Ricky and Carmen so sorry for your lost my God bless you and your family.
Isayah Hickson left a message on December 5, 2020:
Sending my condolences to the entire family. To a friend, teammate, and 1040 Griffin alumnus, love brah!!
Ashley C left a message on December 5, 2020:
Still can't believe your gone, it was always great times and good laughs. You will be missed old friend. Rest in peace and love
Charles Dokes Jr left a message on December 5, 2020:
Rest easy bro
Jia Lloyd left a message on December 5, 2020:
I'm so at a loss right now. Words couldn't begin to describe how I'm feeling. You were a friend to many. There was never a dull moment with you around. You will be truly missed. Until we meet again. I love you Jerkface, in this life and the next!!! Phat Phat.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
BEVERLY DANZY left a message on December 5, 2020:
TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD BROWN, RICHARD AND HIS SIBLINGS, GREW UP WITH MY CHILDREN,WE ALL CALL THE CHILDREN OURS EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVEN'T SEEM THEM IN A WHILE IT SADDEN US TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSINGS . TO THE PARENTS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR PRAYERS, AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALLAT THIS VERY DIFFCULT TIME, WE ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU COMFORT AS WELL AS PEACE WE ASK GOD TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU STRENGHTHEN YOUR HEART WE WONT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AS WELL AS HIS CHILDREN. BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN FROM THE ENTIRE BEVERLY AND TERRY , TERRELL, TREYMAINE AND JASLYN THE DANZY'S
Vince (Pitt) left a message on December 5, 2020:
Rest up bro #44
Karen Harris left a message on December 4, 2020:
My heart is with Carmen and the family.
Karen (Oglesby) Proctor left a message on December 4, 2020:
Thinking of you and your entire family in your hour of sorrow. Extending my heartfelt sympathy, your cousin
Lance Merriner left a message on December 4, 2020:
I’ll miss you brother. Thank you for all the laughs, the competition and the motivation. Thank you for being a great friend. Praying for your family and sending them my deepest condolences and love.
Donald Lomax left a message on December 4, 2020:
Sending our prayers and love to you all in this difficult time.
David, Francine, & Stacy Reynolds left a message on December 4, 2020:
Our deepest sympathies to the Brown Family. Know that we are praying for you all & let God be your comfort.
LaDora Martin left a message on December 4, 2020:
Prayers to the family and especially his children #LL44 Every game I attended and watch as a kid was pure excitement
LaDora Martin left a message on December 4, 2020:
Long Live 44 Every game I watched as kid was amazing
David, Francine, Stacy Reynolds left a message on December 4, 2020:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, we will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
LaDora Martin left a message on December 4, 2020:
Long Live 44
Karen Singleton left a message on December 4, 2020:
Prayers to Gregge and the entire Brown's family. There truly are no words. I am so sorry.
Erika Hazzard left a message on December 4, 2020:
My condolences to the entire Brown family Rest well friend
Amp Leggette left a message on December 4, 2020:
Rest easy big fella !!
Erika Hazzard left a message on December 4, 2020:
My condolences to the entire Brown family Rest Well Friend
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kauisha Smith left a message on December 4, 2020:
Rick your fun spirit will truly be missed. Offering my sincerest condolences to the Brown family. I will be forever praying for you all to have comfort and peace during this time.
Julia left a message on December 4, 2020:
Man Rick, this is still unbelievable. My condolences to the family. He will be deeply missed. Rest peacefully! Love Julia, and Momma Mickey
Mike and Angela Dadich left a message on December 4, 2020:
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam Ford left a message on December 4, 2020:
Offering my sincerest condolences to the Brown family, I will be forever praying for you all to have comfort and peace anytime you feel grief. Rick will truly be missed. Love you all❤️
TENISHA BROWN left a message on December 4, 2020:
You will be truly missed. Sending love and prayers to the family. Love forever
Jasmine Brown left a message on December 4, 2020:
A heartfelt condolences to the Brown family, his loved ones , children and friends. Richard will forever be loved and missed dearly. Rest in heaven #44/#BHS forever ♥️
Rachel Johnson left a message on December 4, 2020:
I love you Vaughn. I'm Praying for the whole family. Ball in heaven Rick. Make I know you got em laughing up there already.
Kristen Taylor left a message on December 4, 2020:
We lost a great friend, but the universe received a new beautiful star. My condolences.
Jason Guseman left a message on December 4, 2020:
Carmen, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Tia Gulley left a message on December 4, 2020:
To Rick’s parents, sisters, children and close friends - I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all in the days, weeks and months to come. Rest In Peace Ricky!
Cousins Donna & Briana Turner, Atlanta, GA left a message on December 4, 2020:
Brie and I are praying for my family as you grieve the loss of Rick. We extend our heartfelt and loving condolences to you! Carmen Jo I am holding you up to strengthen you as you bury your baby boy! May the Holy Ghost comfort all of you and give you peace in your tragic loss! We love you and we are here for you ❤️❗️
Shanell Cain-Whing left a message on December 4, 2020:
What a great loss to this world! My heart is heavy right now! I pray that everyone (family/friends) have peace and comfort during this time of grief.
Turleen Dent left a message on December 4, 2020:
My condolences go out to the Brown family.
Tiffanie Wheeler left a message on December 4, 2020:
My heartfelt prayers to the family. My heart hurts for you all. I will continue to pray for you in the days ahead. I love you all.
Rachel left a message on December 4, 2020:
Rick always had a smile on his face and gave the best hugs. I'm definitely gonna miss you Sugafoot!
James, Rachelle, Maddison, & Noah Reynolds left a message on December 4, 2020:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and that God will be your comfort in your loss.
Sunshine left a message on December 4, 2020:
First, I would like to ask the Lord to continue to strengthen your parents your children your siblings, family and close friends. I am truly going to miss your smile and our many conversations. Your personality was big & bright, your heart was full of compassion and love. Man! are conversation were lit lol, you were hilarious! You were an amazing Uncle to my nephew and that is something I will never forget... You filled the gap! #Loyalty
Jay and Christine (Taormina) Curry left a message on December 4, 2020:
Brown Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our prayers.
Terah Coleman left a message on December 4, 2020:
Sending my condolences to the Brown family during this time of need. Ive known you guys the majority of my life and I can say Rick alwsys greeted with the biggest smile and always some jokes.
Ramona Harrison left a message on December 4, 2020:
Cousin I am going to miss you soooo much! I am truly heart broken, hurt, and sad because you are gone. We had to see who was going to get they AARP Card lol first. I'm going to miss ya laugh, yo funny as self, seeing yo face when i would pull up to Akron so you can come see me and the kid's at our lil sis house. We grew up together since diapers. Your lil cousin's are going to miss you soo much. I Love you Rikki!!! Never good bye always see you later!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Takiyah Small left a message on December 4, 2020:
Rick was always a pleasure to see and be around. His presence will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to the family. May the Lord give you all rest, peace, and comfort during this time. Love, Takiyah Small (Edwards) and Family
Takojia Respress left a message on December 4, 2020:
Richard you will truly be missed sending condolences to the family!
Tamar King left a message on December 3, 2020:
It’s a sad day when you have to leave a comment on a memorial page for someone who spirit and smile is as bright as your. First off I give my true condolences to your family and I just want to let them know thank you for sharing such a beautiful soul with me and my family Rick, was a good friend of my sons father and my son called him as Uncle Rick I appreciate everything that he did for my son and how he stood in The gap without anyone asking God knew this day was coming we all were caught off guard but I know you have your wings rest up my friend until we meet again blessings and prayers to your family and children.
Mrs. Donele H. left a message on December 3, 2020:
To the mother Ms. Carmen and sisters of Richard, my mother (Anna Marie Golden) and I extend heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all. Memories of him from Perkins and Nome/Fredrick block as kids through highschool and adulthood will live on and he will live in all of our hearts forever. God bless
Retha Louis left a message on December 3, 2020:
Richy rich !!! You will be truly missed my friend. I never knew the last time I saw you that would be it! Rip king
Mr. Lee and Mrs. Zenobia Wright left a message on December 3, 2020:
To Richards Family We send our heartfelt condolences. We were recently talking about Richard. We hadn’t seen him for a while. We were talking about his smile and the joy we always felt when we saw him. He was a great young man. He will truly be missed.
Brandon Swain left a message on December 3, 2020:
I just wanna say that I’ve known you since I was 11 years old,you truly been that older brother I’ve never had. We talked almost everyday if not before work, definitely after. We played basketball a lot it’s definitely will be different without you hear in the flesh, from hanging out every weekend playing pool or playing spades, the bbqs and dominos I enjoyed the brotherhood, my heart goes out to your wonderful mother and stepdad you always talked about them, your wonderful kids, Carmen her smile brighten up the room so smart, you knew he was a good dad even tho you only be away for a few hrs when you showed up she would drop everything and come running to her dad, Gavin mr video game man... super funny he could tell you everything about a game.. he would go on and on. We are gonna miss you bro.. qiana it’s so much to say, they don’t build them like her anymore she’s a trooper good women...stay strong family.. love you rich B till we meet again rest up bro
Yvaughn left a message on December 3, 2020:
Guys, my family appreciates the love and support. Keep praying for us! Love You!!
John&Mary Reed left a message on December 3, 2020:
Carmen, we are so sorry to hear about your son, we will continue to lift you up in prayer at this difficult time.
Dianna Kane left a message on December 2, 2020:
Carmen, I am so very sorry to hear about your son! My heart is breaking for you. Please know you will be in our prayers!
Tawana Hawkins left a message on December 2, 2020:
Carmen, Rikki, Yvaughn and Jacqueline, this is truly tragic and very difficult to wrap my head and heart around. I do not pretend to know all you are going through, in the midst of this tragedy. Please know how much I love each one of you! I am praying for all of us!!! Praying God’s comfort and peace to wrap around you like a blanket. I’m truly sorry for this loss!
Karen Jeffery left a message on December 2, 2020:
Carmen, Although I never personally met Richard, I feel like I know him from the stories you tell about the things you would do together. I know how proud you are of him. You and your family are in my daily prayers.
Richard jones left a message on December 2, 2020:
Ricky was my older brother that I never had. I always look up to him when I was younger. He looked out for me how a big brother supposed to do. He called me a couple weeks ago to check on me. That was the last time I talk to him. Like I said he always look out for me like a big brother supposed too
Maria Ayadi left a message on December 1, 2020:
Carmen, My heart is broke to pieces for you! This is something no parent would ever want to endure. My deepest sympathy is with you during this tragic time. May God give you the strength and the will to get through this. Please let me know if you need anything, I am here for you. hugs!
Terri fleetwood left a message on December 1, 2020:
Praying for you and your family for your loss.
Mary Jo Shaw left a message on December 1, 2020:
Carmen, my deepest sympathies for this tragic loss. I remember Richard walking with us for the breast cancer walk and was impressed with what a fine young man he was. May you find peace. Love, MJ
Zeke - John Zielinski left a message on December 1, 2020:
Rikki, Carmen, Vonnie, and Jac - The Zielinski Family is so very sorry for your family's loss. Richard was a good dude, and it was a joy to watch him go from little kid. to young man, and then to a fine man. We wish you Peace of Mind, and the Peace of Christ. With our love and Prayers - Zeke, Debra, Marcus, and Noelle
condolence-image Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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