Robert Harris Brown

Robert Harris Brown, 88, of Shawneetown, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home.

Born June 10, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, he was the only child of Albert W. and Juanita Chipley Brown.  He was a 1955 graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico, and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Robert enjoyed his career as an accountant for the New Mexico State Highway Department, retiring at the age of 55.  He then worked part-time for H & R Block in Roswell.  In 2013, he moved to Shawneetown to be close to his daughter.   He was a member of Fruitland Church of Christ.

Bob was a spiritual, mild-mannered man, and was always faithful to Christ.  He enjoyed life, his independence, and time to himself, but also loved spending time with his family.  In reflecting, his daughter, Shannon, commented that she is who she is today because her parents chose to adopt her at birth, subsequently providing her with a wonderful life and a strong education.

Loving survivors include his daughter, Shannon (Rick) Lewis of Shawneetown; grandchildren, Jacqlyn (Dalton) Roose of Jackson, Missouri, and Justin (Briana) Sievers of Warrensburg, Missouri; three great-granddaughters, Calla, Lindy, and Dakota; and a great-grandson, Kelso.

He was preceded in death by his parents and former wife, Jeton Luna.

Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to service time, Monday, February 24, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.  The Rev. Josh Yates will conduct the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., Monday.  Interment will follow at the cemetery of St. John’s United Church of Christ near Fruitland.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests the Fruitland Church of Christ.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall above this article.

Fruitland Church of Christ
10387 State Hwy W, Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-837-6171
Web: https://www.fruitlandcoc.com/