Robert E. “Bobby” Brown, 76, of Fitzgerald, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald with Rev. Barry Gordon and Rev. David Fisher officiating. Interment will follow In the Ocilla Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Brown was born July 18, 1932 in Ben Hill County to the late George W. and Irene Paul Brown. He lived in the community all of his life. Mr. Brown was a farmer and a former employee for the City of Fitzgerald, Kimball's Dairy, Kicklighters’ Service Station, Tice Yarn, Modern Fibers and Weaver Milling Company. He was a member of Crossview Baptist Church.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Barbara Whitley Brown of Fitzgerald; daughter & son-in-law, Teresa B. & Dewey Croft of Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Michelle Croft, Dewey Croft, Jr. and Elizabeth Croft; great grandchild, Kolton Croft; brothers & sisters-in-law, Prentiss & Carolyn Brown and Austin & Pearlie Floyd all of Fitzgerald; sister, Debra Floyd of Fitzgerald as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.