Mr. Richard Charles "Rick" Brown age 69, of Starke passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Gainesville Health Care Center following an extended illness. Mr. Brown was born on October 13, 1945 in Miami, Florida to the late Calvin M. and Martha R. (Dillon) Brown and moved to Starke in 1981. Prior to retirement, he worked as a welder in the pipefitting industry and was a Tug Boat Captain in Miami. Rick attended Grace Community Fellowship and was a member of the Local Union 234 in Jacksonville. He enjoyed golfing, TUGGERing, writing music, singing, playing the guitar, the spoons and bi-lateral ham-bone. He LIVED for his family and The Lord. Ricks eyes sparkled with passion for the ocean; diving and boating through Gods waters."Dont let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. (2) There is more than enough room in my Fathers home. (a) If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? (b) (3) When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am" John 14:1-3."And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."1 Corinthians 13:13.Rick is survived by Myra Ann (Geest) Brown, his wife of 45 years of Starke; Charles & Joyce Brown of Middleburg; Brock and Dawn (Brown) Dalton of Raleigh, NC; David Brown of Starke; Matthew & Kim Brown of Elgin, OK. Siblings: Tim and Donna Brown of Lake Butler; John & Billee Joan (Woodward) Alexander of Citra, and four grandchildren, Colton, Austin, Erin and Jackson. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his residence from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide