Robert Eugene Brown

Robert "Bob" Eugene Brown, age 59 of Rippey, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 from 1:00-7:00PM, with family present from 5:00-7:00PM, at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 11:00AM at the First Christian Church in Perry, IA. Burial will be held later at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, IA. Memorials may be given to UnityPoint Hospice and can be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left at www.carrisfuneralhome.com. Bob was born on August 19th, 1962 in Perry, IA to Thomas "Gene" Eugene & Joanne Kay (Conner) Brown. He grew up in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1981. During high school he worked in the greenhouse at Schappaugh Florist where he developed a green thumb. He was united in marriage to Roxanne Sayles in Perry, IA on July 20th, 1985. To the union of their marriage two children were born, Shawn & Tanner. He was a hard worker starting out his career at Wiese Industries as a welder, laborer at Asgrow Seed and a maintenance manager at The Homestead before finally finding his true passion being self-employed installing residential metal roofs. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Perry, IA. Bobs life revolved around his family; his grandkids were his pride & joy. He was always putting others first with his giving personality. Camping, boating, fishing, going to casinos & NASCAR races were a few of his favorite hobbies. Bob loved to cook & especially enjoyed going to Texas Roadhouse for prime rib. He loved to spontaneously travel, with his most recent trip to Myrtle Beach. In death he rejoins his beloved father, Gene and niece, Amber Stump. Left to cherish Bobs memory are his wife, Roxanne; mother, Joanne (Dale Lukenbill); children, Shawn (Jon) Allen, Tanner (Jessica) Brown; grandchildren, Ava, Asher, Axton Allen; siblings, Doug (Kim) Brown; niece, Shannon (Derrick) Olson and many other family & friends. Funeral Service Thursday, March 3, 2022 11:00 AM First Christian Church 1224 Lucinda St. Perry, IA 50220 Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2022 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220