Richard E. Browne's Obituary
Mr. Browne was born in Marion, IL, son of the late F. Earl and Augusta Ellen (Penrod) Browne.He was a retired switchman from T.R.R.A., some 37 1/2 yrs. of service. He was a member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 AF & AM, Citrus Valley Nondenominational Church, McAllen, TX, where he spent his winters, Lacefield Music Organ Club, St. Louis, MO, and :Show-Me L.I.F.E." Organ Club, St. Louis, MO.He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of WW II.
VisitationWednesday, October 19, 2005 - 4pm til 9 pmLawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
ServicesThursday, October 20, 2005 - 10 amLawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, ILPastor Jonathan Peters, officiating
IntermentValhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
MemorialsHeartland HospiceThe First Baptist Church Building Fund
SurvivorsWife: Doris M. Browne, nee RendlemanChildren: Sharon Lynn (Mark) Blair, James E. (Linda) Browne, William E. (Chris) Browne, and David E. (Martha) BrowneGrandchildren: Jason E. Browne, Wesley E. Browne, Steven E. Browne, Lynsey Browne, Dr. Joshua E. Blair, Stacey Blair, Corey E. Browne, Maci Browne, Carleas Parsons, and Roy BrowneGreat Grandchildren: Madelyn Browne, Jacob E. Browne, and Trent A. BrowneBrothers and Sisters: D. Ann Brown, Juanita Hall, Robert Browne, and Kenneth Brown
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