Robert Douglas Brown of Fairview, Texas passed away on October 23, 2015 after a short illness. He was 79 years old. Bob was born in Mount Vernon, New York on April 4, 1936 to Marie Meckert Brown and Douglas Meldrum Brown, both deceased. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1958. He worked for Celenese in New York City and Dallas as a chemical engineer for over 20 years. He had a second successful career in sales at Potters Industries from where he retired in 2000. He resided at Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club. Bob enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 28 years, Sue Avon Brown. He also leaves behind four children, Scott Douglas Brown, Margot Jeanette Brown, Jill Brown McConnell and Holly Brown Viane, two stepdaughters, Susan Roznovsky McKinney and Natalie Ann Roznovsky, sons in law, James Gavin Brown, Shawn Patrick McConnell, Michael Thomas Viane and Collin Bradley McKinney and a daughter in law, Julie Webster Brown. His greatest joy was his grandchildren, Meghan Jeanette Brown, Jason William McConnell, Mackenzie Gavin Brown, Collin Christopher McKinney, Erin Catherine McConnell, Riley Keegan Brown, Carter Bradley McKinney, Chloe Ann McKinney, Emma Morse Viane, Ty Charles Viane and Peyton Lily Viane. He is also survived by two sisters, Elaine Brown McCusker (Peter), Karen Brown Martineau (Lawrence) and six nephews.A service with family and friends will be held at a later date.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.