Robert Joseph Brown, Jr., 55 of Independence, MO passed Wed., Apr 4, 2007 at his home. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Sat, Apr. 7, 2007 at Md. Grove Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born on Oct 6, 1951 to Robert and Margaret (Williams) Brown in Independence, MO. He had been a salesman in the Kansas City area for many years. Robert had a love for Blues and Jazz music and had played drums in several local bands. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by a son, Ryan Brown of Raytown, MO, a daughter, Holly Mead of Raytown, MO and a granddaughter, Makena Mead of Raytown, MO. Two sisters, Danna Porter of Kansas City, MO and Julie Phillips of Lee�s Summit, MO. One niece and four nephews.