Willie Brown, 82, transitioned to eternal rest Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Surry County to the late Garfield and Louise Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bernice; two sons, Darrick Brown and Brian Wade (Brenda); brother, William Brown; and four sisters, Clara Evans (Rossie), Mary Frances Evans (Jackson Jr.), Elnora and Alethea Brown. He leaves to cherish his memories a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family.
He was a master upholsterer with Colonial Williamsburg for over 35 years. He served faithfully as deacon, trustee and treasurer at New Zion Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Williamsburg. A celebration of life service will be held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 7, at New Zion Baptist Church, Williamsburg.
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