Richard L. Brown Jr.

Richard Lee Brown, Jr., of Cordova, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born July 17, 1958, in Cambridge, to Richard Lee Brown, Sr. and Ella Sinclair Brown. He was 63. After spending a few of his early years in California, Richard, often referred to as “Speedy”, returned to Cambridge and his love of spending time on the water grew. He began to help his father work on cars at a used car dealership, and a love for engines and things that go fast grew. His love and skill for repairing any and all engines bloomed into a successful career when he opened his own aircraft maintenance company, Air Repair. On December 21, 1991, he married “his greatest treasure,” Brenda Weatherington. He and Brenda had the kind of love that most people could only dream about. He made time for her everyday, whether it was a lunch date, or a short drive in the Méhari to go get ice cream. Almost everything Speedy did was to make Brenda smile. Whenever he found the opportunity, he would often let his family know he was, “going to tinker in the shop.” Speedy loved to go boating, not necessarily fishing, but just riding along the water. One of his greatest joys was in feeding and helping other people. When things got too loud or chaotic at home, Speedy would tell the family he was “going to find some peace and quiet in a jet engine” at the airport. In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by daughters Amanda and Rachel, a son Dennis, and four granddaughters Tatjana, Zoe, Paisley, and Lily. He also leaves behind sisters JoAnn Bowen and Kelly Constantino, and brother James Brown along with many other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, August 7, from 2 – 4 PM, at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601. Food and fellowship to follow at First Wesleyan Church of Easton, 620 Goldsborough St, Easton, MD 21601. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, D.C. 20090-8018.

Richard L. Brown Jr.

July 17, 1958 - July 30, 2021