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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 Brown
Education: Douglass High School/Langston University
Occupation: Educator/Oklahoma City Public Schools
Visitations: 1pm Friday, May 15, 2026
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
(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 💔 condolences and prayers 🙏 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! 🙏🏽♥️
(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.