—–Original Message—– From: Alan Baldini Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2020 10:19 AM To: webmaster@vdha.us; president@vdha.us Subject: Death of Robert Alan Brown Posted By: Alan Baldini Posted On: 01/26/2020 Post ID: 37101 Post: Robert Alan Brown, 05/23/1948 – 09/18/2019. Phenix City, AL- Robert ‘Bob’ Alan Brown, 71, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Piedmont Regional Hospital after an extended illness surrounded by family. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 23, 2019 with U.S. Army Honors in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Mr. Brown was born May 23, 1948 in Phenix City, AL son of the late Rev. Lonnie Brown and Hazel Pelham Brown. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam War, in the 58th Infantry Platoon Scout Dogs (IPSD) Unit (Camp Evans). After serving, he began a new career in Sales. Mr. Brown worked for many years with Goodyear as a Truck Tire Salesman. He was also a builder, developing many subdivisions in Phenix City and surrounding areas. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR and golf. He was a family man whose absence will forever be felt; however, his wisdom and fond memories will forever remain in our hearts. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Patty Hutto Brown; two children, Cory Alan Brown and Ashely Elkins, all of Phenix City, AL; two siblings, Sandra Judy Johnson and Ricky Brown; one special grandson, Patrick Peck; several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.