Richard L. Brown

January 11, 1944 - February 7, 2019

Richard L. Brown, 75, of Lynn, passed away following a brief illness on the afternoon of Thursday, February 7, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis with his wife Melanie, and special friends, Stephanie and Lisa, by his side. He was born January 11, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana, a son of the late Roger and Lillian (Blume) Brown. Richard served in the US Army. He owned M & A Lawn Care for 50 years. Richard married the love of his life, Melanie Roark, on July 19, 1985. He loved deer hunting, gardening, foraging for mushrooms, and he especially loved his Cocker Spaniels, Rangler and Roxie. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melanie (Roark) Brown and two daughters, Dena and Patty. Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Richard L. Brown.