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Robert “Bobby” J. Brown, 23

Robert “Bobby” J. Brown, age 23, of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from injuries he sustained in a car accident.

Bobby was born on January 17, 2001 in Winnebago County, IL. He was adopted by Dan and Teresa Brown in 2012. Bobby was a 2019 graduate of Le-Win High School where he was active in football, basketball, and track. After graduating, Bobby went to Highland Community College where he enrolled in their barbering program. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Fort Bliss, TX and was honorably discharged in November of 2023.

Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family. He was the life of the party who loved to laugh, and thrived on making people happy. You could often find Bobby cutting everyone’s hair, even on the morning of his brother Rahveon’s wedding, making sure everyone looked their best.

Bobby is survived by his parents; Dan and Teresa Brown of Lena, his brothers; Peyton Brown of Dixon, Andrew Brown of Freeport, Rahkeem Valentine of Dixon, Rahveon (Brooke) Valentine of Dekalb, Ronnell Valentine of Madison, WI, Rahmareon “Marey” Roby of Lena, IL, two nephews; Ezra and Elias, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother Jarell Parnell.

A Memorial Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena. A visitation was from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lena. Father Andrew Hernandez officiated the services. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory. Bobby felt very blessed with the life that he was given, and he could look at his forearm every day for the reminder that his life was blessed.

Condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.leamonfh.com.