Richard L. Brown, 81, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the IU Health Bedford Hospital. Born September 3, 1940, he was the son of Joseph "Leck" and Geneva (Miller) Brown. He married Sheila (Farrell) Brown on June 3, 1973, and she survives.Richard attended Bedford High School, was a veteran and retired from Cummings Engine in Columbus. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife, Sheila; one son, Scott Hatfield of Bedford; one daughter, Johna (Keith) Jennings of Florida; one sister, Bonnie Ingle of Bedford; one granddaughter, Kyndal Jennings; two grandsons, Michael and Rhett Hatfield; and several nieces and nephews.Richard was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Brown; and a brother, Ray Bassett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 30th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Jegan Peter and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 29th, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Cresthaven Memory Gardens Bedford IN 47421 US Visitation Monday, August 29, 2022 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Rosary Monday, August 29, 2022 7:00 PM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:00 AM - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 1711 "I" Street Bedford, IN US 47421 Bedford IN 47421 US Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433