Robert Howard Brown

BROWN, Mr. Robert Howard - age 80, passed away, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 394 Howland Avenue, with funeral service commencing immediately at 11:00 AM. Rev. Solomon Smith, Jr., Officiating Rev. Daniel Smith, Eulogist. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Tuesday. Mr. Brown will lie in state in the Chapel of the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday. Robert Howard Brown was born April 11, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was the third of four children born to the late Robert and Mamie Brown. Robert entered eternal rest on February 9, 2016 with his devoted wife of 55 years by his side. A life-long resident of Pontiac, Michigan; Robert graduated from Pontiac High School and continued his education at Oakland Community College. Drafted into the Armed Services, Robert served in the United States Army for two years being honorably discharged in 1960. In 1961, Robert married Inetta M. Winfield and to this union they were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Robin, Sharon and Yvette. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and professed his faith as a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he previously served as a Trustee. An industrious provider, Robert was employed by General Motors where he retired after more than 30 years of dedicated and loyal service. He later worked for Amurcon Corporation (Phoenix Place) for 15 years. An avid fan, Robert enjoyed all sports, but especially loved attending the sporting events of his daughters and grandchildren — never missing a game. He also enjoyed traveling and loved attending family functions. A devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and caring uncle to all his nieces and nephews, Robert’s kind-hearted generosity extended beyond his immediate family. He had a tremendous impact on the lives of many through mentoring children in the neighborhood. Robert leaves to cherish in his loving memory: wife, Inetta Brown of Pontiac, Michigan; daughters, Robin Brown of Pontiac, Michigan, Sharon Brown-Calhoun and Yvette Brown, both of Toledo, Ohio; granddaughters, Sharise Calhoun, Sierra Calhoun, Dominique Brown; grandson, Robert Howard Brown III; brothers-in-law William Winfield of Southfield, Michigan, Russell (Juanita) Winfield, Warren Winfield, Michael Winfield, Jerome Winfield and Frederick Winfield, all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Hazel Brown; and special nieces and nephews, Donna, Theresa, Cecil, Kurt, John, Jeff, Kevin, Erica, Angela, Adrian, and Russell Jr.; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Brown and Mamie Brown; sisters, Lonnie Richardson and Irene James; and brother, Cecil Brown.

Robert Howard Brown

April 11, 1935 - February 9, 2016