Robert "Bob" Warren Brown, 98, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, in his home. Bob was born in Springfield, Missouri, February 23, 1918, to Frank and Marion Brown. Bob spent the majority of his childhood in Springfield, Missouri. September, 1942 Bob met Florence Frances Pienkos; they were married February 18, 1943. Bob served in the 8th Army Air Corp, 93 Bomb Group during World War II; he was active duty 5 years and 3 months. He piloted a B24 Liberator and was shot down over Brugge, Belgium on June 19, 1944. He was a prisoner of war in a German prison camp for 11 months. When he returned state side, he served in the Air Force Reserve for 22 years. He retired in 1967 as a Major. Bob worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 30 years, from March 1st 1948 and retired on March 1st 1978 as a Sergeant.

Bob and Florence had 66 wonderful and blessed years together. They took an active role raising grandchildren, worked as volunteers for 12 years in the Gift Shop at St. John's Hospital. He loved spending time with his wife, family and friends. Bob and Florence enjoyed square dancing, traveling and fishing together. Bob was an extremely compassionate, caring man and wanted to help people to the best of his abilities. He was deeply loved and will truly be missed.

Bob is survived by his sons, Larry Edward Brown Milliger, Christopher Scott Brown, and their spouses; eight grandchildren and their spouses, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many friends and some wonderful neighbors.

The visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, 2016 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. The funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with Msgr. Tom Reidy, celebrant, followed by a full military honor graveside service in Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.