Russell Wayne Brown, 46, of Gloucester Point, passed away at his home April 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. 

Russell proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from civil service. He loved cars, trucks, music, dancing and shopping. Russell loved life and will be remembered for his kindness and love of family.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, William Trueblood, and stepfather, Rodney Glenn.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Brown; children, Blake Brown, Meghan Butler and Ashleigh Bent (Sam); grandchildren, Aubree, Addison and Maddox Bent; mother, Linda Glenn; father, Rayford Brown; brother, Curt Brown (Terri); mother-in-law, Luci Trueblood; brother-in-law, Billy Trueblood (Ann); sisters-in-law, Lisa Kellum (Eric) and Monica Corey; two nieces and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graveside funeral service with military honors conducted by Pastor Ben Carr and the Rev. Dr. Margaret Louden will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2019, in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.

In memory of Russell, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life–Middle Peninsula–Team Russ, Melissa Brown, c/o Nancy Dransfield, 7274 Joseph Lewis Road, Hayes, Va. 23072. Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories.