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BROWN, Chaplain Robert I. age 86, of Miamisburg, OH; died peacefully Monday October 18, 2010 at his home. Robert was born in Dayton, OH on June 18, 1924 to Raymond and Mary (Christman) Brown. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Navy on board the USS YMS 309. Robert was a Seaman Apprentice 2ndc, Hospital Aide 1st and 2ndc, Pharmacist Mate 1stc, and Pharmacist Mate Petty Officer. He attended and graduated with a Doctorate of Humanity from Bob Jones University, was a chaplain for 8 years with Dayton Rehabilitation Center, was chaplain at Dayton Veterans Administration for 17 years, and chaplain with Lebanon Correctional Institute from 1960 to 1985. After retirement he served with the Inmate Harvest Prison Ministries, and he was on WFCJ Radio with a weekly broadcast for 48 years. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Inez Brown in 2000, 2 sons Milton Eugene Brown in 2002 and Ralph Brown in 2006, a brother Alden Brown and wife Betty; and 2 sons-in-law Tom Gerrish and Earnest Abrams. He is survived by 4 children Elaine Gerrish, Michael Brown and wife Rita, Sharon Abrams, and Victoria Hunsaker and husband William; a sister Evelyn Wyckoff; a daughter-in-law Bonnie Brown; 11 grandchildren Joy and husband Logan, Reggie and wife Lesa, Becky and husband Shaun, Venus and husband Joe, Vanessa, Jacob and wife Ashley, Meredith, and Philip, Matt and wife Randi, Kevin, Jamie; and 11 great grandchildren Robert, Jordan, Tyler, Haley, Joey, Autumn, Ryan, Madison, Tyler, Hunter, and Alexis. Funeral services are Friday October 22, 2010 at 11am at the Moraine Heights Baptist Church 5661 Munger Rd Moraine City, OH with Rev Terrell Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-9pm at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH. Robert fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an on line condolence.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brown

15 Entries

Jimmy Barker

October 22, 2010

I was very sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful man, Chaplain Brown. I worked at the Lebanon Correctional Institution from 1968-1970 and he was a very strong witness to the inmates about the love of God and His forgiving nature. I listened to his radio program also and he was very inspirational there too.
May God richly bless you in your time of sorrow. I know that Chaplain Brown is happy to be with his loved ones who have gone on ahead of him and most of all to be with his Savior.

Jerri Sullivan

October 21, 2010

Joy you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Know that God is with you at this time. I pray God's strength for all of you.

The way you spoke about him, you have some fond memories, keep them close in your heart.

Lois B. Kidd Jestice

October 21, 2010

Dearest Elaine, Michael and Rita, Sharon, Vicki and Bill and Sister Evelyn,

How saddened I was to hear from Joy yesterday that Chaplain Brown had passed, but soon realized how happy he must be to be with his beloved Inez once again and to see his Savior face to face.

I first met Chaplain Brown on Easter Sunday morning, 1962, at Lebanon Correctional Institution. Our church trio had been invited to sing special songs for the Service.
Phyllis Smith invited Chaplain and Inez to attend our Mother-Daughter Banquet as guest speakers. Of course, they brought you four older children with them. Everyone fell in love with all of you. You were so well behaved as you have always been throughout your whole lives. They were so proud of you. But when Joy came along she was the Joy of their lives as well as the other grandchildren who came later. You were truly Blessed children to have Chaplain and Inez as parents.

Chaplain Brown was the perfect Chaplain for LeCI. He served his Lord and the men at the prison faithfully and always with respect. He was truly Ordained by God and a ‘Soldier of the Cross’. The men loved him for his friendship, leadership, humor and humility as well as making each one feel loved as a human being. Though an outcast by many of their friends and family, condemned by the courts for their crimes, Chaplain Brown gently presented the plan of salvation, God sent the conviction, and they were led to a new life of freedom with hope through Jesus Christ. About three times a year Chap would pull out that sickly rubber chicken. Somehow the word would get around the prison that Chap would be presenting ‘the rubber chicken sermon’ and the Sanctuary would be filled to capacity. At the time he would make his point of relating the sin of stealing to that of robbing God he would reach in his pocket and pull out that skinny chicken. The laughter and applause of 400 plus men would be thunderous.

I shall treasure the times I was privileged to volunteer as music director with Chaplain Brown, Chaplain Schmieder, Chaplain Graves, Chaplain Stephens and all the volunteer singers at LeCI. The men loved singing in the choir every Sunday morning, revivals, singing a joint concert with the Amish choir, and presenting the two Annual Concerts in the Spring and at Christmas to their parents, family and friends. They looked forward each year to the Otterbein Home Mens’ Chorus led by Bill Jefferis and Howard Longmire
the pianist Wendy Sesler and Liz Zornes, Patti and Roger Lakes and the other outside guest for the Christmas Program. The Chaplains did so much to prepare the men for the outside world as a Christian and an honorable man of society.

Chap was presented many awards and accolades in this life for his efforts, but can you just imagine the rewards he and his beloved faithful partner, Inez, will enjoy in Heaven.
He was truly Ordained by God and carried out his mission on earth with fervor.
As Jim Hill wrote “What a Day That Will Be”!!!

God Bless you. If you ever need me you have my number. Lovingly, Lois

Rayan Hatton-Kincer

October 21, 2010

Pa, i did'nt get to be around u that much as an adult but i remember goin to your house wirh joy and barbie as a little girl and visiting you and your lovely wife. I know u were always a good man and you lived a good life and i think u wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I am sure your loving wife was waiting for you at those gates of heaven with open arms waiting to take you in. You will live on in our hearts and on our minds as long as days shall pass.My deepest condolences goes out to the family and just know i'll be praying for u all to pull throught his ok. May god bless you all in this time of grievance. Love Always, Rayan Hatton (Kincer)

Lennie Jestice

October 21, 2010

To Chaplain Brown's family, though here in this life, we treat the passing of such a dear loved one as loss, and it is, we know that in heaven, it is gain. The angels in Heaven are singing at the joy of Chaplain Brown joining his savior and Lord. I know of few other men who worked so tirelessly in the service of their calling. Chaplain Brown is a man of God whom I continue to look up to, especially in character. His perseverence and integrity made him a model of men who call themselves God's servant.
I remember him from the many, many times my mother, Lois Jestice, would make me attend services at LCI while she played the keyboards or directed the men's choir. Chaplain Brown would always smile and greet me and make me feel safe and welcome. God grant you all the comfort in knowing your father, grandfather, great-grandfather, lived his life well, and he spends eternity where he always aspired.

Michelle C.

October 20, 2010

I'm sry for your loss Becky and Bonnie.Hope you are doing ok.

Opal Clark

October 20, 2010

Our sympathy goes out to Chaplain Browns family ,we have know him for many a years thru his ministry ,and know what a wonderful ,loving man ,that really loved the Lord ,All who knew him ,surely will miss him ,but we will see him again soon .
our prayers ,Ross and Opal Clark ,GRACE Baptist Church ,,kettering ,Ohio

Anna Suttles

October 20, 2010

Praying for the family..I love all of you!

Pam Walton

October 20, 2010

Bonnie and Becky, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you both!

April & Jeremy Fraze

October 20, 2010

Elaine, Joy, Rob and Robbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Grandpa will me missed so much. My thoughts and prayers are will you all.

Bobbie Golden

October 20, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

brian bailey

October 20, 2010

i'm sorry for your loss joy adams we love you and are praying for you

George& Wavy Powell

October 20, 2010

You Will Truely Be Missed ,I Know You Are Very Happy To Be With The One You Loved So Much ,GOD BLESS YOU .

October 20, 2010

Dear Sharon & Family
Mr. Brown was so full of life & love I don't think he ever had a bad day. Sharon, words can't express my sorrow for you, I know how close you two were. Mr. Brown will be greatly missed. MB

Patty Terry

October 20, 2010

I am so very sorry for the loss of Rev. Brown. If ever there were a man that loved the Lord and his fellow man, it was Rev. Brown. Please find comfort in knowing he is with his Father and no longer weak or frail. Praying for you all.

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