Robert J. Brown's Obituary
Robert Joyce Brown, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Tulsa. He was born December 5, 1931 in Tulsa Oklahoma to Donald C. Brown and Evelyn Winters Launier. He was raised in Tulsa Oklahoma and attended college at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. He is survived by his brother Ronald Brown and sister Leilani Phillips. Preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Ethyl Brown and son Kenneth L. Boyce. At the age of 29, he met the love of his life, Thelma Brown. Bob and Thelma married on May 1, 1962 in Tulsa Oklahoma. They spent 56 years together and raised three children. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Brown, daughters Sharmee Turner(Tim) and Dayna York(Jeff). In his spare time, he enjoyed vacations with family and friends, traveling the world and most of all spending holidays with his family. His career as a salesman in the printing industry brought him much enjoyment and the opportunity to make great friends out of his loyal customers. Bob or as the grandkids called him “Papa” cherished the moments he got to spend with his children, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Reception: The Brown family invites you to gather with them at Floral Haven Family Center for a reception following the services.Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 4th at Floral Haven Funeral Home.Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5th at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Roger Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow the service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.Pallbearers will be Saxton York, Zack Turner, Nick Boyce, Darrell Jones, Wes Moody and Javier Matos.Honorary Pallbearer will be Wesley Moody, Jr.
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