Robert Lee Brown, age 83, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Brown; his ex-wife, Getrude Brown; and two sons, Cedric Brown and Fredrick Brown. He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Stanley (Donita) Brown and Lorenza Brown; daughters: Dora (Lawrence) Newton, Colleen Brown, Sandra Brown, Sylvia Brown and Priscilla Brown; step-son, Danny Howell; several grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.