Born on February 3, 1942, in Troy, PA, he was a son of Vrillo I. and Joyce E. Dann Brown. On October 21, 1963, he married the former Clara S. Burrows who survives. They would have celebrated their 52 wedding anniversary later this year.

Robert worked for Corning Glass and later for Stroehmann's Bakery as a truck driver from 1970-1981 at until he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He liked watching NASCAR, loved baseball, and enjoyed giving truckers directions over the CB radio.

He was a member of the Maplehurst Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Robert D. Brown Jr. of Fillmore, Ronald D. (Amy) Brown of Hinsdale, and Roger (Kay Marie) Brown of Hinsdale; his grandchildren Ashlyn, Corey, Ava, Shawn, Ryan, and Kaitlyn; a brother, Herald Brown of Bath; a sister, Patricia (Jim) Merkel; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers DuWayne Brown and Clayton Dyke, and a sister Ruth Lockwood.

The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. The Rev. Terry Jenks, pastor of Maplehurst Baptist Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Hinsdale Cemetery, Town of Maplehurst, New York.

The family suggests memorials in Robert's name be made to the Maplehurst Baptist Church, 1349 Route 446, Hinsdale, NY 14743.