Stanley Robert Brown Jr., 83, of DeGraff, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Bob was born in Franklin County on Nov. 4, 1933, to the late Stanley Robert and Anna Hall Brown. He married the former Shirley Ann Hooley on March 27, 1954, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2012. Bob also was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Holycross, and his sister, Donna Ammon.
Bob was a truck driver for Super Foods for eight years. He then worked as a machinist at LeRoi Dresser before retiring after 37 years. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnat Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes and NASCAR. Bob attended the DeGraff Presbyterian Church.
Survivors includey a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Karen Brown of Lakeview; eight grandchildren, Julie Holycross, Steven Holycross, Greg Holycross, Jeremy Holycross, Ryan (Amber) Holycross, Tifinni (Jimmy) McCue, Eric Brown and Michael Brown; 17 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Darla Andrew and Dawn Ammon; and two nephews, Stanley Ammon and Randy Ammon.
Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes St., DeGraff, where Pastor Floyd Lundy officiates a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2. Burial is in Springhill Cemetery.
Express condolences at at www.edsfh.com.