Robert J. “Joe” Brown, Sr., 61, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his residence. He was a building contractor, a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Saluda and the Full Cry Hunt Club. Survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Brown; children, Robert J. Brown, Jr. (Heather) and Meagan Brown (Chris); sisters, Catherine B. Scott (Jerry), Sharon Anthony (Douglas); a brother, William T. Brown (Shari); a grandson, Robby and two step-sons, Frankie Coates (Angela) Brian Coates (Jessie). Joe was predeceased by mother of his children, Brenda C. Brown; a sister, Betty Jean Redemann and a brother, Bernard J. Brown, Sr. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Historic White Marsh Church, Lancaster. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Monday, May 29th at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.