Bobby Brown

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Bobby Lee Brown, age 70, of Joplin, MO passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2020.

Bobby was born on June 21, 1949 in Neosho, MO to Orville and Joan (Ness) Brown. Bobby was a lifetime Joplin resident.

On May 23, 1998 Bobby was united in Marriage to Cheryl Thomas Fager in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Prior to this union, he was married to Debbie Hamm and had two daughters. He later married Barbara Reed and had another daughter.

Bobby was a loving husband and father. He never met a person that he could not get along with. He was always laughing, had a smile on his face, and had a story to tell. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, RC planes and ham radio. He loved his kids, grandkids, family and friends with all his heart. He completed his bachelor’s degree at MSSU and Master’s and EDS degree at Pittsburg State University. 

Bobby was a school psychologist employed by SEK Interlocal-Pittsburg, KS and retired after 39 years of service. In addition, Bobby was retired from the Kansas National Guard combat engineer unit after 23 years of service.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl of twenty one years. Three daughters, Sarah Moore and husband Brett, Tressi Brown and partner Brian, and Emily Lowe and husband Brennan. Two stepdaughters, Charisse Holt and husband Mark and Erin Boyd and husband James. Ten grandchildren; Alyx, Lakin, Maddy, Abby, Jaxson, Bennett, Reagan, Carter, Keith, and Owen. He is survived by sister, Marsha Kroymann and husband Kraig, brother Don Brown and proceeded in death by his brother Jack Brown. He also leaves behind countless family and friends, which he loved dearly. In addition, he leaves behind his two fur babies Jazzy and Bella, which he enjoyed spoiling rotten. Bobby will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory in Joplin, Missouri.