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Robert Brown Obituary
Thousand Oaks, CA
Robert Daniel Brown, born Oct 14, 1939 in Nallen West Virginia passed away on April 28, 2015 at his home in Thousand Oaks, CA. Bob grew up in Dahlgren, VA, attended King George HS, & was a champion athlete at multiple sports. He attended Virginia Tech and then became a Navy pilot. He flew for Western Airlines and retired from Delta Airlines as a senior captain. He has resided in Thousand Oaks, CA for 35 years and is survived by his wife Sara, their 5 children, and 7 grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, and he will always be our hero. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.
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Connie Wight Westerlies co-correspondence secretary
May 22, 2015
We are saddened to learn of Captain Brown's passing. May you keep wonderful memories of him in your hearts.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Westerlies, a group of former Western Airlines Flight Attendants
Myrtle Gray Sparks
May 13, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a fine person. I am sure he will be remembered with much love and admiration.
Kirk Jeffery
May 12, 2015
Robert was a great guy and fellow classmate at Western Airlines. My condolences to his family.
May 12, 2015
Bob was so loved by me and my family. He was the Best Brother-in-law and Uncle ever! He will be missed so much. All of the Brown family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
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Vern Wood
May 11, 2015
Bob was a great friend to be around; he was able to make difficult seem easy. At Western Airlines he could always be counted on to make the day less stressful. He was a person who seemed to be a friend to all he met.
Francis Doherty
May 11, 2015
Thanks, Bob, for being a friend and a mentor. I will always remember your kindness.
May 11, 2015
Bob was my mentor as a co-pilot striving to upgrade to Captain. Good Man.
Capt (Ret) Mike Stainner
May 11, 2015
Bob and I flew together at WAL. He was a fine fellow and will be missed.
James Gautier
May 10, 2015
I have many fond memories of Bob and our growing up in Dahlgren Va. We spent many hours building model airplanes and getting them to fly. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed.
Ellen Brown
May 10, 2015
I have many fond memories of Bob as a great Brother-in-law and friend. You will be missed, but never forgotten. May God be with the family and watch over them during this difficult time.
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