Robert Brown

Robert A. Brown, 89, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Indianapolis. He was born on August 18, 1922 to Albert and Hazel Brown in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bob proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Army, and was a WWII veteran. He had joined the Indiana National Guard at age 15 and was discharged in Oct 1945 after recovering from a sniper gunshot wound to the knee. He received a Bronze Star & a Purple Heart for his service to his country.
Bob went to work as a clerk typist and customer service rep for Indianapolis Office Supply on November 3, 1945. He really enjoyed meeting and taking care of the needs of the customers. He soon became a salesman, calling on various accounts and clients in the Indianapolis area. In a short period of time, he started buying stock in IOS and eventually became the third largest stockholder. He retired on December 3, 1989 after serving in the office supply sales industry for 50 years, something he dearly loved. He was a 32-year member of Cicero United Methodist Church, where he served in many positions. He was a member of the Noblesville Masonic Lodge #57 F.&A.M.; and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, the Valley of Indianapolis, of which he was a member for over 55 years.
He is survived by wife, Josephine Brown; sons, Michael (Debra) Brown & Dennis (Bonnie) Brown; daughter, Suzanne (Kevin) Logan; grandchildren, Angela, Brandi, Amanda, Kevin, Chauntel & Xan; and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Cicero United Methodist Church, 100 E Jackson Street, in Cicero, with visitation beginning at 9:00 am prior to the service. Rev. Byron Fritz will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cicero United Methodist Church.