Huntsville, Alabama
1936 - 2021
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Robert "Bob" A. Brown, a longtime resident of Huntsville, passed away at his home on November 30, 2021. Bob was born January 23, 1936, to William and Gladys (Wilson) Brown and attended Norris, TN High School and Arlington's Washington and Lee High School before enlisting...
Read MoreBob always had a smile and he feely shared his harvest from his garden with neighbors. He is missed by many. Gerdy and Dave Wyatt
Gerdy and Dave Wyatt
November 25, 2023 | Friend
I just learned of Bob's passing. Bob served with the 1st Battalion 83rd Artillery in Vietnam in 1968. On behalf of the entire 1/83rd family, I want to express our deepest condolence to Bob's family, Bob will not be forgotten by his brothers in the 1/83rd. Lest We Forget.
Bill Taggart
March 09, 2023 | Other
I first met Bob in the late 1950s through his friendship with my brother, who served in the Marine Corps with him. My brother later worked at my father's store and Bob was a frequent visitor there. The last time I saw Bob was when he returned from Vietnam after suffering from combat wounds. I was quite a few years younger than Bob and was very impressed with his military service, which led me to enlist. I have many fond memories of Bob, who was blessed with a gift of immediate likability and...
Gary Carroll
March 26, 2022 | Friend
i have missed you, Bob. will always. we go back to the 80's. i will never forget you and will always love you, my friend.
ron crocker
February 05, 2022 | Friend
Dear Bebe, Cynthia and Rob, So many great memories of our times together on the Arsenal and beyond. May they bring you comfort during this time of loss. We love you and Bob, and cherish the friendship that we have shared over these many years. Thank you to Cynthia for calling to let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and Bill Hecker
December 04, 2021 | Friend
The best 'big brother' ever. He taught me so many things...one of which was to fish. I will miss our time together
William (Bill) Brown
December 03, 2021 | Family
I have very fond memories of Bob when he was the Pershing PM and of those times we crossed paths afterwards. He had a big impact on the Huntsville missile community and will be missed by all that knew him.
Don Barker
December 03, 2021 | Work
Bebe and family: So sorry about Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. God bless.
Marianna and Sam Liberatore
December 03, 2021 | Friend
Rob and Anne, we are so sorry to hear about Rob´s dad. As I see his photo, I believe we I worked with him many years ago! Something else for us to talk about, Rob. May you fine peace knowing he lived well. Elaine & Earl Alspach
The Alspach´s
December 03, 2021 | Friend
