Robert “Sonny Boy” Brown, Jr., was born on September 1, 1931. He was the younger son of Robert Brown, Sr., and Olivia Montgomery in Clarksdale, MS. Both parents and his older brother, Leroy, preceded him in death. Robert served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Later in life heContinue Reading
Robert “Sonny Boy” Brown, Jr., was born on September 1, 1931. He was the younger son of Robert Brown, Sr., and Olivia Montgomery in Clarksdale, MS. Both parents and his older brother, Leroy, preceded him in death. Robert served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Later in life he met and was joined in holy matrimony to Dorothy Robinson in 1954. Eventually, they moved to the big city of Chicago, where Robert was employed as a Bus Inspector at Continental Trailways and later retired. Robert enjoyed reading the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, racetrack betting, playing the lottery, watching sports television, and providing transportation for people in need.
Robert was called to the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He leaves behind cherished memories of his wife, Dorothy; his children, Pat (Enoch), Donald (Devita), Cynthia (Sanford), Tracy, Corey, and the late Charlotte, Kevin, and Adriane; a sister-in-law, Veora Benson; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends, namely, Cleveland, Mary, Lisa, etc., and all of the great neighbors and support system from the 1246 W. 87th St. area and the 87th St. store that helped him navigate on his own for many years!
Memorial Gathering, Friday, August 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 12 noon, at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.
Funeral info: 847.673.6111.
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