Robert Daniel Brown of Old Town, Alexandria Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Robert was born June 12, 1952 to the union of James and Thelma Brown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Robert moved to Washington, DC in 1974. He auditioned and was accepted to “The Don Downing Show Band featuring Rich and Famous” as the drummer in 1974. He continued to perform with the band until the 1980s. He later decided to take a job with a Real Estate Development firm called Quadrangle Development he was a Systems Administrator where he continued to be employed.
Robert accepted Christ in 1981 and was baptized at Free Gospel Church in Capital Heights, Maryland and later became a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
Robert met the love of his life and long time companion Sonja McCormick in 1975. To this union was born Robert Marcel Brown. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship named Lorinda Hughes.
Robert enjoyed Photography, Origami and writing poetry, an avid reader.
He was preceded by his father, James O. Brown and mother Thelma M. Brown and sister Marcelene (Jackson) Brown.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Sonja Brown; son Robert Marcel Brown; daughter Lorinda Hughes; two brothers James Brown and John Brown; one sister Leslie Brown; two grandchildren Rayshaun and Celina Hughes; two great grandchildren Rayshaun Jr. and Roman Hughes; three nieces Malinda, Jimmae, Marcelene; two grand nieces Bailey and Alexis; three grand nephews Caleb, Maleak, Izaiah; and a host of other relatives and friends.
We look forward to our reunion in Heaven…
John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Dearest Sonja and My Loving Family,
May God Keep All Of You In His Loving Care and Give You The Strength to Carry On.
Robbie will be missed more than words can say, He was Dearly a Great Man, Nephew and Scholar in This World.
God Bless All Of You At This Somber Time, With Our Deepest Love and Sympathy, Your Family, Aunt Harriett, Dennis,Victor and Christy and Joey Brace-Harvey Family.
Sonja and the family of Robert Brown – My prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. In days to come, may the memories you hold dear bring smiles and laughter. When you are sad, allow yourself moments to shed the tears of your sorrow. You are not alone. May you find comfort, peace, strength and hope in God our Father who loves you with an everlasting love.
To The Brown Family, I pray that the peace, love and strength of God will surround you in your time of sorrow. I was deeply saddened to hear of Robert’s passing. I have worked with him since he started with Quadrangle in September of 1989. He was just a genuinely nice person!!!! There are so many complimentary words that would describe this gentle spirited man. Our office will never be the same without him. He is SORELY missed…
Condolences to the Brown family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” to May God bring you comfort and peace.
My sincere condolences to the family of Robbie. He was my childhood friend. We played music together before we both decided to search for the direction life would take us. I have, and will keep the many memories we shared until we meet again. Be at peace my brother.