Obituary of Richard H. Brown

Richard Brown, 63, of Spafford, passed away January 23, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. He was born January 6, 1953 in Cortland the son of the late Harold and Mary Bergman Brown. Richard was raised and educated locally attending Homer schools. He had been employed with Onondaga County D.O.T., Suit-Kote Corp., then returned to work for Onondaga Co. D.O.T where he retired from. In his spare time he enjoyed tinkering, along with attending garage sales and flea markets. He was an avid hunter and fisherman enjoying the outdoors. He is survived by his children Heidi (Christopher) Adams, Richard "Bummer" (Leann) Brown, Roger "Chip" Rawson Jr., Jody (Alta) Rawson, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his parents and wife Rose Brown. Calling hours will be Thursday 6-8 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. There will be no funeral services. A private spring burial will be at the Cold Brook Cemetery. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com