H. Robert Brown

H. Robert Brown, age 68, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born in New York, NY, on May 19, 1944, to Harry and Margaret Brown. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School, and then earned an Accounting degree at Bliss College. He worked as an accountant for Columbia Gas Distribution Company for over 31 years. Robert was a member of the Columbus Bowling Hall of Fame & Ohio Bowling Council Hall of Fame. He accumulated 28 titles in The Columnbus City Tournament & 10+ State of Ohio Championships. He teamed with Ed Thomas to win the prestigious Imperial Doubles League for 6 straight years and won several OMBA singles titles. Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara (Kennedy) Brown; sons, Brian (Melissa) and Shawn Brown; granddaughter, Madelyn; father, Harry Brown; sister, Katherine Brown; siblings-in-law, Patsy (Harold) Scott, Carol (Tom) Kessel, John (Becky) Kennedy, and Judy Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, and by brother-in-law, David Kennedy. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Ave. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences.