Robert âBobâ Oland Brown, Sr., 81, of Henderson, Texas, passed from this life on Friday evening, November 27, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones.Â
Bob was born on December 10, 1938 in Rusk, Texas to the late Elton Ray and Gertrude (Copeland) Brown. At the age of 10, he met his childhood sweetheart over a piece of pecan pie, and on February 26, 1960, he wed his sweetheart, Adelia (Dee) Byers Brown. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage and three dearly loved children.Â
Before moving to Henderson in 1976, Bob was a supervisor at Southwestern Bell in Houston. During his professional years in Henderson, he was employed at Texas Utilities, became owner and operator of Henderson Lock & Safe, and worked as supervisor at Fiberglass Specialties, respectively. At the age of 58, he returned to school and earned his certification in respiratory therapy. He was employed by Henderson Memorial Hospital where he worked until he retired at the age of 72.