Richard Thomas "Tinker" Brown

November 10, 1942 - August 3, 2010

Richard Thomas “Tinker” Brown, 67, of Salem departed this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Salem on November 10, 1942 a son of the late Ford Clement and Madeline Childers Brown. Surviving are one son, David Alan Brown, Elkins, five daughters, Brenda Mae McCauley, Beth Ann Stevens, Kathy Jo Eskew and Theresa Madeline Crislip, all of Buckhannon and Donna Jean Brown, several grandchildren, one brother, Ralph Brown and wife Barbara, Salem, four sisters, Betty Gulas and husband Joseph, Rita Brown, both of Clarksburg, Linda Lunsford and husband Arthur, Sharon “Jo” Morgan and husband Ed, brother-in-law, Allen Carter, all of Salem and several nieces and nephews. One sister, Barbara Ann Carter preceded him in death. At an early age he acquired the name “Tinker” and that is how he was known all his life. “Tinker” was a professional carpet installer and was employed by various local retailers, most recently by Custom Carpet of Nutter Fort for the past several years. He enjoyed his work and continued to work until his illness. “Tinker” also enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors, including, gardening, hunting and fishing. The family would like to express their gratitude to “Tinker’s” fishing buddies who in the true spirit of friendship accompanied him on fishing trips, especially “the big one” to Lake Erie in June. Their compassion during his illness boosted his spirits and gave him something to look forward to which was appreciated. Funeral services will be held in the Harbert Funeral Home, 287 W. Main St., Salem on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Denver Burnside presiding. Interment will follow in the K of P Memorial Park, Salem. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 11AM until time of service. On line condolences may be offered to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Brown family.