1936-2026
Robert “Bobby” Brown, Greenwood, SC
September 18,1936—May 13, 2026
Robert Lee Brown, 89, passed away May 13, 2026 at his home at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Robert "Bob" (or “Bobby”) Brown was born September 18, 1936 in Michigan City, Indiana to Walter and Lucille (Aud) Brown. Bob grew up in Norris City, Illinois. After serving in the US Navy, he returned to Carbondale, Illinois and graduated with a business administration degree. After many years in the pneumatics valve business, he retired from his job at Georgia Automation in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Callawassie Island, South Carolina where he enjoyed playing golf several times a week.
Robert is survived by his three children: Kim (James) Cooper, New Harmony, Indiana: Michael (Debra) Brown, Enfield; Laurie Snyder, Evansville, Indiana; stepson J.Michael (Kimberly) Alden, Nokomis, Florida; stepdaughter JoAnn (David) Michalski, Merritt Island, Florida; sister Donna Barbre, of Carmi; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews..
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, wife Carolann Brown, brother Ronnie and daughter Kay.
A graveside service for Robert Brown will be held at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norris City at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Clint Willis will officiate.