Lank Randolph Brown Sr., age 76, of Hayes, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Odell Brown and Annie Elizabeth West Brown, and his siblings, Virginia Brown, Billy Brown, and Mary Lee Horsley. Lank is survived by his loving wife, Ruby; children, Lisa Ayers, Sylvia Britton, and Susie Robins; 13 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren. Siblings, Paul Brown, EllaMae Holloway, Odell Brown, and Joyce Nelson survive him as well. The family received friends at Hogg Funeral Home, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 11-11:45 a.m., with a service, conducted by Pastor Arthur Wolz, following at 12 p.m. Inurnment will be private. In Lank’s memory, contributions may be made to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main Street, Gloucester, Va. 23061 or to Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9, Bena, Va. 23018. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory.