Richard Henry Brown relocated March 1, 2014 with the guidance of his appointed Angel at the calling of his Lord and Savior to his new home. Richard was born November 14, 1937 to Albertha Holmes and Henry Brown in Lake Charles, Louisiana. R. H. was baptized at an early age at Christian Baptist Church under the pastorship of the late Rev. W. C. Clark in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Richard's church work began in the Young People's Department. He also served faithfully as an usher, member of the CBC Male Chorus, served as sponsor with church Cub Scout troop and worked faithfully as church Custodian for over 30+ years until he answered the call home from his Lord and Savior. R. H. attended First Ward Colored School and W.O. Boston High School where he played football. Later he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He also faithfully served his country in National Guard in Desert Storm. R. H. worked for several years for the Calcasieu Parish School Board at Barbe Elementary and at McNeese State University. After several faithful years of service he retired. R. H. enjoyed gardening, fishing but most of all his commitment and work life at Christian Baptist Church was his heart's desire. He loved his church family and it brought him great joy to park cars, talk with members and neighboring community and assist wherever he was needed. He leaves to cherish his memory a very loving friend of 20+ years, Mary Louise Gaines, four step children Gregory Stewart, Valencia Guidroz, Sean Gaines, and Serita James; two special grandchildren Randolph Gaines, Sr. , Dwanna Lewis; thirty two step grandchildren, forty two step great grandchildren, seven step great great grandchildren and very best friend Melvin Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Brown and Albertha Holmes; Grandmother Idell Bennett and two uncles, Albert and Jill Holmes, one stepdaughter Theresa Guillory and one step grandson Wilson Stewart. Visitation will be Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00am-11:00am @ Christian Baptist Church located at 202 N. Franklin St. funeral immediately thereafter under the direction of Rev. Edward Alexander. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.