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Robert L. Brown
May 16, 1927- February 26, 2023
Robert L. Brown, 95, of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home.He was born May 16, 1927, in Churchtown, PA the son of the late William Scott and Mary Martha (Boyles) Brown.Robert was the widower of Janet L. (Strayer) Brown.He was a retired Operations Manager having worked for McMillian Feed Mill, General Foods and Dauphin Distribution all in Camp Hill. After his retirement he did antique furniture restoration. Robert was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg for most of his life, then St. Johns Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown. He was also a member of Citizens Fire Company in Mechanicsburg and was a volunteer for New Hope Ministries repairing furniture.He is survived by a son, Randal L. Brown of Mechanicsburg and his companion Janey Gunn; his siblings, Etta M. McCoy of Mechanicsburg, Richard R. Brown and his wife Linda of Mechanicsburg, Margaret M. Bricker and her husband Robert of Carlisle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death in addition to his wife by a son, Jeffrey L. Brown and five siblings.Services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the Dillsburg Cemetery-Mountain Road.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Ministries, 5228 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.An online guestbook can be signed at www.cocklinfuneralhome.com
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Dennis Bell
March 1, 2023
I have fond memories of exercising with Bob in the back row of the Silver Sneakers class. A pleasant personality and a smile on his face he was popular with every person in class, especially the ladies. He will be missed. My sympathies to you and the family.
John Stoner
March 1, 2023
I got to know Bob when, on occasion, I would give him rides to our church on Saturday nights. We had many good conversations and several things were very clear: his faith in God was very strong, he missed his wife dearly and he was very proud of his children. I'll miss talking with him but I know we will resume our talks in a much greater place. Rest in peace my friend.
John Stoner
Sherry Bricker
March 1, 2023
Uncle Bob will certainly be missed! He was so very kind to me and my girls. I remember he gave Shawna and Kayla a selection of sheet music that had belonged to Jeff. I was really touched by that gesture. May he be at peace in heaven with Aunt Janet and Jeff
Steve Fish
February 28, 2023
I knew this man for about sixty-two years simply as "Mr. Brown." Having grown up with his son, Randy, I was fortunate to have been at his house many a time where I was always welcomed warmly. Bob Brown was the kind of man they talk about as the "salt of the Earth." He was kind, and caring, worked hard and most of all loved his family. He was also a devout Christian who practiced his religion Monday through Saturday and then went to church again on Sunday. In all those years, I never heard him utter a swear word and he was the first to offer help to someone.
The world will not be the same without Bob Brown. I personally will miss visiting him. For those who knew him, his legacy beyond that of his wonderful family is that he came, he lived, and he left this world a better place. Without any delay, surely St. Peter welcomed him into God's kingdom with open arms! (Steve Fish).
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