Richard “Rick” Brown, of Yosemite, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Lexington VA Medical Center. He was 73.

Born January 8, 1950, in Danville, KY, he was the son of Mable Hatter Brown Latham and the late Herman Lester Brown, Sr. He leaves behind his loving wife, Patricka Ellis, whom he wed September 2, 1967. Rick was an Air Force and US Army National Guard Veteran. He was formerly a farmer and autobody mechanic. Rick loved history, fishing, and telling stories.

Rick is survived by his mother, Mable Hatter Brown Latham, of Yosemite; his wife, Patricka Brown, of Yosemite; son, Chris (Melissa) Brown, of Liberty; his brother, Charles Michael (the late Marsha) Brown, of Hustonville, his granddaughter, Mya Brown (Hunter) Matney, of Ft. Moore, GA; and his great-grandson, Brooks Matthew Matney, of Ft. Moore, GA.

In addition to his father, Rick is preceded in death by his son, Wayne Brown, and his brother, Herman Lester Brown, Jr.

A graveside service will be held Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in Calvary Ridge Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard. Bro. Wayne Naylor will officiate. Burial to follow.

Pallbearers will be Steve Brown, David Brown, Scott Brown, Jordan Brown, Colby Brown, Aaron Brown, Hunter Matney, and Mya Matney.

Arrangements for Richard “Rick” Brown are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.