Name: Mr. Richard O'Dell Brown

Date: May 26, 1942 - May 6, 2026

Biography

City of birth: Oklahoma City, OK

Mother: Oneita Shepard-Brown

Spouse: Joycelyn V. Brown

Sons: Malachi C. Brown

Education: Douglass High School/Langston University

Occupation: Educator/Oklahoma City Public Schools

Visitations: 1pm -7pm Friday, May 15, 2026, Temple and Son's Funeral Directors. Lie in State 10am-10:30am Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Fifth Street Baptist Church.

Cemetery: Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 12825 N.E. 50th St., Spencer, OK 73084

Services: Fifth Street Baptist Church, 801 N.E. 5th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Services date and time: 11am Saturday, May 16, 2026

Affiliate Services: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, Memorial Service. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 Fifth Street Baptist Church, 801 N.E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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(2026-05-06 4:17pm) Andrea Miller wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.

(2026-05-06 5:51pm) Luann Watkins wrote:
Sending my deepest πŸ’” condolences and prayers πŸ™ to the family of Mr. Richard Brown who was a dear friend and classmate of my mom Judith A. Watkins from kindergarten. Rest in Heavenly peace Mr.Brown Douglass High School class of 1960.

(2026-05-07 7:47pm) Caldon Murrell wrote:
Deepest condolences to the Brown family. Richard was a man full of life and now he rests with JESUS. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

(2026-05-07 8:15pm) Dee Cade wrote:
Richard was more than a cousin, he was also like my uncle. The coolest and funniest guy you’ll ever meet. Rest well, life well lived. Condolences to all.

(2026-05-07 9:35pm) Rodney Daniels Sr wrote:
Rest well, Mr. Richard Brown; you will be deeply missed. The DHS Class of '60 has lost an esteemed classmate, and the Brown family has lost a remarkable individual in Mr. Brown.

(2026-05-08 6:26am) Rodney Daniels Sr wrote:
Rest well, Mr. Richard Brown; you will be deeply missed. The DHS Class of '60 has lost an esteemed classmate, and the Brown family has lost a remarkable individual in Mr. Brown.

(2026-05-08 8:25am) Rodney Daniels Sr wrote:
Rest well, Mr. Richard Brown; you will be deeply missed. The DHS Class of '60 has lost an esteemed classmate, and the Brown family has lost a remarkable individual in Mr. Brown.

(2026-05-08 9:06am) Angie Gipson wrote:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved family member. Richard's smiling face will be missed by all who knew him. Praying that the Lord will give the whole family the strength to go through this difficult time.

(2026-05-08 10:14am) Twila Ann Ford wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.

(2026-05-08 10:35am) Sandi Lynn wrote:
The promises God made are all true. Peace and Love to the family! πŸ™πŸ½β™₯️

(2026-05-08 10:51am) Verdell Schoats wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2026-05-08 11:27am) Chuck Ford wrote:
We the Members of the Oklahoma City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated extend our sincere condolences to Silhouette Joycelyn Brown and our Brother Malachi Brown. We are praying for you.

(2026-05-08 12:00pm) Rodney Ford wrote:
Richard was a great neighbor, friend and mentor. So many positive interactions and laughs which will be long cherished. May God continue to bless Joycelyn and Malachi. The Ford's.

(2026-05-08 12:29pm) Rowena Lewis & Family wrote:
Deepest condolences,, prayers. and Much Love to Joycelyn, Malachi & Family πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈπŸ€

(2026-05-08 12:34pm) Cherie Turner wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2026-05-08 12:51pm) Mr.and Mrs. Harvey D. Moon Sr. wrote:
In your moments of deepest sadness.

(2026-05-08 1:35pm) Saundra Ramsey Marshall wrote:
A longtime buddy,pal and friend love will always be there

(2026-05-08 1:49pm) Gwendolyn Fuller Mukes wrote:
We are going to miss you, Richard! And, as one of the 13 Sit-inners, know that we are REALLY going to miss you! Our numbers are declining, but we all know that God is with you! I'll see you on the other side one day!

(2026-05-08 2:16pm) Tauna Mayes wrote:
My deepest sympathy, you are in my prayers may God continue to bless you and your family at this time.

(2026-05-08 2:43pm) Tara Walls Moseley wrote:
Malachi, praying for you and the entire family during this time πŸ™πŸΎ

(2026-05-08 3:11pm) Elcentro Coffey wrote:
God has called a Good Soldier home. A Good Kappa man has gone to the CHAPTER IN THE SKY. This man , my friend I Will truly miss. RIP

(2026-05-08 8:27pm) Dee Cade wrote:
My condolences to the entire Brown family. Rest well sir….

(2026-05-09 12:35am) Andrea Murrell wrote:
It is my deepest and most sincere prayers for comfort and peace during this time of transition. May God hold you close and keep you.

(2026-05-09 9:18am) Edgar Smith wrote:
Prayers for you and your family.Rest in peace on the golden shores

(2026-05-09 11:02am) Ms. LeeEtta Woods wrote:
My dear friend and schoolmate, Richard! May the angels of our Savior surround and protect you in your Heavenly home! I love and miss you! May you RIP! To Joycelyn and family I pray for your peace and comfort and send my deepest condolences and love! Praying you know he is free now and with our Savior! Love and sorrow! LeeEtta Woods DHS’62

(2026-05-09 11:02am) Kwabena B Owusu-Boateng wrote:
My deepest sympathy. Will pray for you and your family

(2026-05-09 2:16pm) Willard Tillman wrote:
The promises God made are all true.

(2026-05-11 8:26am) Janell Taylor wrote:
I am really going to miss you, Friend. Reminiscing about your humor, cool cat demeanor, and fun personality will always make me smile. You were truly One of a Kind. Peace be with your soul and comfort to your family at this time of sorrow. Love you, Richard.

(2026-05-11 8:54am) Vernita Penn-Jackson wrote:
Joycelyn and Malachi, I'm extending my condolences to you.

(2026-05-11 6:12pm) Marvin Davis wrote:
Mr Richard Brown(,coach)may you rest in peace your journey has been fulfilled & your life blessed with the talent that the good bestowed unto you, if no one else your presence has touched me in the way our heavenly father intended it's your time to rest until the resurrection, we'll done thou good and faithful servant.

(2026-05-11 6:23pm) Alene (Kirk) Dunlap wrote:
Sending my condolences and sympathy β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή in the loss of your love one. I will truly miss our conversations about our college days at Center State College in Edmond, Oklahoma and the fun we all had. RIP my friend.

(2026-05-12 11:05am) Tenisha Ballard wrote:
My Uncle Richard was a lively, sweet, and beautiful soul! He will truly be missed. My condolences go out to my Aunt Joycelyn and cousin Malachi. You all are forever in my prayers. Rest in Heaven Unc.

(2026-05-12 11:17am) Tenisha Ballard wrote:
My Uncle Richard was a lively, sweet, and beautiful soul! He will truly be missed. My condolences go out to my Aunt Joycelyn and cousin Malachi. You all are forever in my prayers. Rest in Heaven Unc.

(2026-05-12 2:26pm) Mrs Mischelle McDonald-Campbell wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2026-05-12 3:55pm) Ron Starks wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2026-05-13 1:08am) Gwendolyn Lewis wrote:
I am sorry for your loss, and condolences to the entire Brown family. Malachi, a special prayer goes out for you,and know we are here in anyway you may need us- Millwood family and friends. Richard was a lovely person both nside and out. May God grant each of you peace, comfort, and strength through this difficult time.

(2026-05-13 2:30am) Marcus Allen wrote:
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

(2026-05-13 6:10am) Hankins Family wrote:
Best teacher and coach in Okc public schools. Mr. Brown was one of a kind and left his mark on generations of young people. Rest easy coach

(2026-05-13 8:14am) Cleatus Thomas wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2026-05-13 9:25am) Terri Moore wrote:
My family and I met Richard while visiting the sit in memorial downtown and after talking to him we discovered we were cousins, he was so nice we took a photo with his statue. Rest in peace cousin.

(2026-05-13 1:33pm) Bonita Forrest Edwards wrote:
Joycelyn, Malachi, Betty G. Marilyn and other family members. I am going to miss Richard. He was such a jovial beautiful person, who kept you laughing. I met him in grade school, with his cousin Betty Germany, my best friend. Family cherish his memories, God Bless you.

(2026-05-13 7:06pm) Alva & The Ewing Family wrote:
We feel a great loss of our family member Richard . Condolences and Sympathy to Jocelyn ,Malachi and the Luper family. May God give us the strength and peace in knowing that he will be remember as a living legend.. He left his mark on all who knew him. RIH Richard

(2026-05-14 10:44am) John Hatten wrote:
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, of a Kappa brother. Over the years, whenever I would run into Richard, he would always greet me with, β€œWhat’s going on, Nupe?” That brotherly spirit will never be forgotten. Praying for strength and comfort for the family during this difficult time.

(2026-05-14 6:19pm) Evelyn (Lewis) Burch wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.

(2026-05-15 5:41am) Lloyd J Davis wrote:
Sending my deepest πŸ’” condolences and prayers πŸ™ to the family of Mr. Richard Brown Rest in Heavenly peace Mr. Brown Douglass High School class of 1960.

(2026-05-15 8:12am) Shirley Calloway wrote:
May He who answers every prayer keep you and the entire Brown Family in His tender care. My condolences

(2026-05-15 8:29am) Yvonne Sheppard Jefferson wrote:
To Joycelyn and Malichi my prayers are with you. Another spoke removed from our wheel. LOVE YOU

(2026-05-15 1:33pm) Trisha Smith wrote:
The promises God made are all true.

(2026-05-16 1:05pm) Loveta Hammond wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

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