Bobby Charles Brown of Cullman, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Joyce Earl Brown; his sons Gregory C. Brown of Morris, Michael E. Brown of Cullman; grandchildren Lauren Brown (Amanda), Leila Motes (Matt), Levi Brown, Jackson Brown; great-granddaughter Charlotte Slay, great-grandson Thomas Slay, and coming soon great-granddaughter Maylee Motes. He is also survived by sisters: Dottie Kirkwood and Janice Beam, two brothers Wayne Brown (Celeste) and Dale Brown (Judy); and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Kenneth Brown and Rayburn Brown; and sister Sarah Ruth Brown.
A lifelong resident of Cullman, Bobby was born on November 7, 1937 to Cecil R. and Jessie L. Brown. He spent his life in agriculture having grown up on dairy farms in Cullman and Florida. He worked at Cullman Seed and Feed as manager and grain purchaser until 1977 when he went to Ingram Farms as purchasing agent. He retired from there in 2003. Bobby was instrumental in establishing the Alabama Feed and Grain Association and remained on the Board continuously for 18 years. During this period, he served as treasurer, secretary, vice-president, and president of the Association. The Association endowed a scholarship at Auburn University in honor of Bobby and his wife Joyce.
Bobby was an ordained deacon at Bethsadia Baptist Church where he served for many years. Thereafter, he became an active member of Cullman First Baptist Church. For as long as he was able, he took great joy in visiting with the homebound and those in nursing homes. He and Joyce were avid travelers. They especially enjoyed adventure and cultural travel on six continents. Bobby was a passionate sportsman who enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing.
The family will welcome visitors at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on November 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed immediately by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.
