Dr. William Richard Brown

November 10, 1938 - April 8, 2018

Dr. William Richard Brown, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born in Booneville on November 10, 1938, to William Dick Brown, Sr. and Eula Mae Caveness Brown. He grew up and went to school at Booneville High School where he was co-captain of the football team. Richard was a Professor of Education at Auburn University in Montgomery and enjoyed teaching Christian leadership skills to any listener. He also had a passion for teaching and coaching sports. A memorial service will be Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Booneville First United Methodist Church with Bro. Tim Sisk officiating. A time of visiting will start at 10:00, an hour prior to service. He is survived by his sons, Will Brown of Daphne, AL and Spencer Brown (Mac) of Madison, MS; a daughter, Emily Brown (Chris Beck) of Orinda, CA; sister, Ann Wood (Mickey) of Booneville; grandchildren, Mason Brown, Farish DiFonzo, Tucker Brown, Mary Jackson Brown, Caroline Brown, and Libba Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mae Carol Brown. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.