Robert joined the Army in 1959. After being honorably discharged in 1962, he worked for Grady Whitlock Ford, and later as chief electrician in the coal mines at Siltex and Horse Creek as well as mines in Kentucky, before retiring. His hobbies were bowling, fishing, working on cars, and making fudge for all of his friends. He was a member of the Calloway Heights Baptist Church.
He is survived by his brother, William Brown and his wife, Carla of Stanaford. His son Gary Brown and his wife, Wendy of Beckley. His daughter, Kelly and her husband, Michael Dyke of Beckley. His grandchildren, Justin Brown and wife, Lily of North Carolina, Andrea Brown and fiancé, Cole Lott of North Carolina, Katelyn Manning and husband, Nick of Beckley, Madison Mickey and husband, Marcus of Beckley andLauren and husband, Austin Peters of TN. His four great-grandchildren, Baylor, Bowen, Milah, and Paislee and also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home on Friday, March 23, 2018, at 2:00 pm. Friends may gather with the family at the funeral home from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be: Michael Dyke, Nick Manning, Marcus Mickey, Justin Brown, Gary Campbell, Jimmy Dale Pachuta, Tom Evans and Jamie Campbell.
Online condolences may be sent to the Brown family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
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