Robert 'Bobby' Franklin Brown, Jr., 86, of Woodstock Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2021 after a valiant battle with leukemia. The son of Marjorie Hyde Brown and Robert F. Brown, Sr. he was born on September 12, 1935 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Bobby was predeceased in death by his mother and father, Marjorie and Robert Brown, brother, Reverend Douglas Brown, sister, Gayle Brown Gower, many aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and nephew. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Emiline, daughters Vivian Vance (Bob), Elaine Cavender (Will) and Sylvia Short (Dave). He is also survived by his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Daddy Bobby", Chris Tuck, Lindsay Holloway (Jonathan), Wes Vance, Sydney Allanson (Christian) and step-grandson, James Vance. Bobby also loved and cared deeply for his 9 great-grandchildren.
While attending Chamblee High School, Bobby played basketball and football. He was a graduate of West Georgia College, and also attended Georgia State University and Oglethorpe University with a basketball scholarship.
Bobby met his wife of 63 years, Emiline Carter and they lived in the Dunwoody area for many years. served as President of the North DeKalb Lions Club, a member of the Georgia and National Tire Dealers Association, a member of the Chamblee Doraville Business Men's Association, and a member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge No. 444.
After Bobby and Emiline retired, they moved to Greensboro, Georgia where they lived for 20 years. He was an avid golfer. They were active members of Greensboro United Methodist Church. He and Emiline settled in Woodstock, Georgia to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.
Bobby's family will miss his humor, advice, and calming presence.A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.
While attending Chamblee High School, Bobby played basketball and football. He was a graduate of West Georgia College, and also attended Georgia State University and Oglethorpe University with a basketball scholarship.
Bobby met his wife of 63 years, Emiline Carter and they lived in the Dunwoody area for many years. served as President of the North DeKalb Lions Club, a member of the Georgia and National Tire Dealers Association, a member of the Chamblee Doraville Business Men's Association, and a member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge No. 444.
After Bobby and Emiline retired, they moved to Greensboro, Georgia where they lived for 20 years. He was an avid golfer. They were active members of Greensboro United Methodist Church. He and Emiline settled in Woodstock, Georgia to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.
Bobby's family will miss his humor, advice, and calming presence.A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.
Robert 'Bobby' Franklin Brown, Jr., 86, of Woodstock Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2021 after a valiant battle with leukemia. The son of Marjorie Hyde Brown and Robert F. Brown, Sr. he was born on September 12, 1935 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Bobby was predeceased in death by his mother and father, Marjorie and Robert Brown, brother, Reverend Douglas Brown, sister, Gayle Brown Gower, many aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and nephew. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Emiline, daughters Vivian Vance (Bob), Elaine Cavender (Will) and Sylvia Short (Dave). He is also survived by his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Daddy Bobby", Chris Tuck, Lindsay Holloway (Jonathan), Wes Vance, Sydney Allanson (Christian) and step-grandson, James Vance. Bobby also loved and cared deeply for his 9 great-grandchildren.
While attending Chamblee High School, Bobby played basketball and football. He was a graduate of West Georgia College, and also attended Georgia State University and Oglethorpe University with a basketball scholarship.
Bobby met his wife of 63 years, Emiline Carter and they lived in the Dunwoody area for many years. served as President of the North DeKalb Lions Club, a member of the Georgia and National Tire Dealers Association, a member of the Chamblee Doraville Business Men's Association, and a member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge No. 444.
After Bobby and Emiline retired, they moved to Greensboro, Georgia where they lived for 20 years. He was an avid golfer. They were active members of Greensboro United Methodist Church. He and Emiline settled in Woodstock, Georgia to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.
Bobby's family will miss his humor, advice, and calming presence.A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.
While attending Chamblee High School, Bobby played basketball and football. He was a graduate of West Georgia College, and also attended Georgia State University and Oglethorpe University with a basketball scholarship.
Bobby met his wife of 63 years, Emiline Carter and they lived in the Dunwoody area for many years. served as President of the North DeKalb Lions Club, a member of the Georgia and National Tire Dealers Association, a member of the Chamblee Doraville Business Men's Association, and a member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge No. 444.
After Bobby and Emiline retired, they moved to Greensboro, Georgia where they lived for 20 years. He was an avid golfer. They were active members of Greensboro United Methodist Church. He and Emiline settled in Woodstock, Georgia to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.
Bobby's family will miss his humor, advice, and calming presence.A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.
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