Robert Thomas “Tom” Brown, 74, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte.

Tom was born November 1, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Samuel and Florence Brown. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. Leaving his native Ohio behind, he became a resident of Charlotte County in 1970, where a few years later in 1976 he founded the Brown Cow Convenience store in Port Charlotte. He went on to head his own Tax Accounting Firm, which allowed him time to enjoy his hobbies of boating on Charlotte Harbor and Stock Car Racing.

He is survived by his sons, Robert Brown of Amherst, NY; David Brown of Wylie, TX; Doug Brown of Sanford, FL; Siblings: Mary Ann Steubing of Spokane, WA; Gary Brown of Heathrow, FL; James Brown of Jackson, MI; and Grand Children: Melissa, Kaitlyn, Justin, Alex and Andrew. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by two siblings, a sister, Susan Clepper, and brother, Samuel Brown.

A private committal for Tom will be held by the Brown family.

Memorial donations in Tom’s name can be made to Tidewell Hospice Philanthropy Department in Sarasota, Florida.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.