Robert K. ‘Brownie’ Brown, age 81, of Gallipolis, died Monday February 5, 2007 at his residence. Born July 1, 1925 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Cecil H. and Shirley Beck Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Frances Ruth Elliott Brown who he married on September 1, 1950 and who preceded him on March 18, 1984.
Brownie was a retired farm manager from the Gallipolis Developmental Center, and a World War II Army Veteran.
He was well known for raising, boarding and showing horses, and was a member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, The American Quarter Horse Association, and the American Paint Horse Association.
He is survived by his friends and caregivers, Bill and Robin Carter of Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday, February 9, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 PM.
Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
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