Robert C. "Bob" Brown 82 of Bartow passed away March 27, 2010 at his residence. A native of Indiana he moved to Bartow from Lakeland in 2000. He retired from General Motors Aircraft Engine Manufacturing Division with 41 years of service as a Aircraft Assembly Inspector. He was also a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow and Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus #12314 Council. Bob was also a Navy Veteran of WWII and enjoyed bowling and golfing. Bob was preceded in death by a son Philip C. Brown and is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary Sue Brown of Bartow; three daughters Mari Wisniewski and husband Steve of West Newton, IN; Rebecca Anne Brown of West Newton, IN; Barbara Helen Harlamert and husband Dave of Boggstown, IN; two sons Matthew Robert Brown and wife Cindy of Indianapolis, IN; Joseph Edward Brown and wife Pam of Flora, IN; sister Betty Jo Heubi of Indianapolis, IN; three brothers Bill Brown of Hagerstown, IN; Donald Brown and wife Mary Ann of Naples, FL; James Brown of Indianapolis, IN also twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. a Memorial Mass was held Tuesday March 30, 2010 at 9am at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice 105 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823.