November 27, 1942 – July 21, 2026
Robert “Larry” L. Brown, 83, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 27, 1942, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert M. and Alice (Bair) Brown. He married Ann Beretta on October 30, 1965.
Larry was a 1960 graduate of Bedford High School; he attended Indiana University and graduated from the Indiana State Police Academy in 1965. Larry served as Master Trooper with the Indiana State Police, retiring in 1985. Larry then went on to serve as Lawrence County Circuit Court Bailiff, Lawrence County Community Corrections Assistant Supervisor, Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator, and Indiana State Department of Toxicology Inspector, finally retiring in 2010.
Larry’s top four loves were God, his family, hot rods, and 1950s music. He also loved fishing, drawing, nature, and collecting Native American artifacts-all of which he found and never purchased. He was also an avid animal lover.
Larry was a private man who believed that actions spoke louder than words. He believed that hard work paid off and career advancements should be earned and not given. He taught by example-showing the importance of hard work, dedication, and treating others with respect. Above all else, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. At age 2, his grandson Reece nicknamed him “Bob,” and the name stuck. He will forever be Bob to all of us.
Larry is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Brett (Keri) Brown of Fishers and Erin (John) Sherrill of Bedford; his grandchildren, Tori (Zack) Minton, Austin (Sadie) Brown, Kyler (Marie) Sherrill, Reece (Chloe) Sherrill, Gavin (Annie) Sherrill, and Miley Sherrill; his great grandchildren, Addi Sherrill, Ida Sherrill, Lennon Sherrill, Maris Sherrill, Maryn Brown, Maisie Brown, Tripp Minton, Remi Minton, Mason Minton, Ava Minton and Abbi Minton; two nieces, one nephew, and several cousins.
His parents, brothers-in-law, Lou (Bernadette) Beretta and Ned Beretta, and longtime friend, Denny Fortner, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with John Sherrill officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until the start of the service on Saturday.
Pallbearers: Austin Brown, Zack Minton, Kyler Sherrill, Reece Sherrill, Gavin Sherrill and Daxton Short. Honorary pallbearers: Tori Minton and Miley Sherrill.
Instead of flowers, Larry had requested that donations be made to The Dog Club c/o Mary George, P.O. Box 113, Mitchell, Indiana 47446, for the care of abused and abandoned animals in Lawrence County.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
