On February 23, 2006, Richard Austin Brown passed on. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Vi Brown; his daughter Tina Marie Dennis; his step-daughters, Brenda Howell and Cathy Schoen; his step-sons, Charles and John Balengee; and two dear grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jim and Tom Brown. Richard was a member of the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He was a University of MD Law School graduate and went into business as a private practice lawyer. Richard loved playing on his computer, flying airplanes, building homes and spending time with his family. He will be missed by many.