Candler - Ricky Joe Brown, 48, of Beaverdam Loop Rd. Candler, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007, with his family by his side.

Mr. Brown was born in Buncombe Co. to Bobby Joe and Helen Warren Brown. He worked for 30 years as a grounds keeper at the Biltmore Estate. He loved his family and friends and wanted to take care of them all.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Robert Brown and his fiancee, Patty Moody, and Kevin Brown; a sister, Kristi Brown of Candler

and his lifelong friend, Sandra Rector.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Browns View United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ed Worley and Billy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or donations may be made in his honor to: Browns View United Methodist Church cemetery fund c/o Mary Lee Allen, 21 Bennett Rd., Candler, NC 28715