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William Brown Obituary
William "Bill" E. Brown Jr., 66, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, at home surrounded by his family after a short illness.
Bill was born on January 1, 1943, to William and Christine M. Brown.
He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Brown Sr.; brothers, James F., Vernon Irvin and John C. Brown; and a granddaughter, Katrina L. Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Brown; mother, Christine M. Brown; sons, Jeffrey R. Brown and his wife, Linda, and Samuel M. Brown; a daughter, Deborah Meraz-Montoya and her husband, Castulo; two brothers, Thomas E. and Charles P. Brown; two granddaughters, Lanessa M. and Elizabeth Brown; a grandson, Kyle E. Brown; and three great- grandchildren, Latrina, Aalyiah and Joseph.
Bill retired from Virginia Industries for the Blind and was a member of Woodmen of the World.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Teague Chapel with Josh Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Susan Green
December 28, 2009
Larry & Susan Green we both worked with Bill an also know his mother from church we would like to express our deepest symphty at this time of your loss with Bill 's home going to the lord.You are in our prayers.
Geisha Goodman
December 27, 2009
Annette,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. The days ahead will be difficult, may you find peace in your fond memories and strength in your family and friends. We are here for you!
God Bless!
Geisha
Sandra Mcmullan
December 27, 2009
Annette,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we are here for you whenever you need a hug.
the McMullans
Kelly and Jeff Morris
December 26, 2009
Annette - We are thinking of you and Mrs. Brown. Stay strong and treasure every memory.
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Florence Tillman
December 26, 2009
Annette, Anut Christine and Family I'm So Sorry For Your Loss My Prayers Are With You All I Know It's So Hard But May God See You All Through This Diffucult Time. I Love You All.
Cindy O'Connor
December 25, 2009
Annette,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers now and in the coming weeks and months.
God bless,
Brian, Cindy, Ellie, Maggie & Dillon O'Connor
Debbie Rapp
December 24, 2009
Dear Annette and family, John and I were so sorry to hear about Bill. I know how this changes your life. John and I will try to see you, but I'm having health issues and I'm not going out much. I also have tests on Monday. Our thoughts are with you. Know that we love you. Debbie and John Rapp
diane hawks
December 24, 2009
annette
we were so sorry to hear bill's passing, bill's was a good man and known him over 25 years working for vib, love and prayers, diane and herman hawks
Tina Wyant Breeden
December 24, 2009
So VERY SORRY for your loss. I worked with Bill @ Virginia Industries for the Blind. He was a good man.. Your family will be in our prayers. May your memories bring you comfort during this time.
Tommy Lamm
December 23, 2009
Sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tommy, Bernice, & Beth Lamm
Beverly Lawson
December 23, 2009
Annette and the Brown Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. May God be with you all in your time of need. Bill was one of my sweetest customer at the bank, we will miss him dearly.
Annette I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
May god bless
Ruby,susie, laura,Donna,Linda Sandridge&Family.
December 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Elzie Dorman
December 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are to the Browns' Family. Bill was a great man to know.
Elzie Dorman & Family
December 23, 2009
Annette,
We were very sad to learn of Bill's passing. Bill had a wonderful personality and he was great at giving me bowling tips. God be with you and the family during this time and if there's anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask.
Love,
Peggy and Mike Powell
December 23, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Anne Washington
JONES STAFF
December 23, 2009
ANNETTE, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
GOD BLESS.
DR. JONES, DEBBIE, RHONDA, LOIS & PEGGY
Shirley Haley
December 23, 2009
God bless you all in the coming days! I've only known Bill since Jan. 05 when I started working for VIB. He was a very nice, Southern gentleman.
December 23, 2009
Annette,
I am so deeply saddened by the news of Bill passing on to that great forest. I will forever be so greatful that I got to see the both of you at the pool dedication. Bill always had a smile on his face and brightened up the room around him. God bless you and the family during this time and may you find peace just knowing that God holds you in the palm of his hand at all times. Our prayers are with you all.
Love,
Susan and Carl Jensen
MICKEY (KITTEN) MORRIS
December 22, 2009
may god be with you all in your time of need it was a pleasure working with bill for about 15 years he was a great man and he will be missed god bless you all mickey morris (kitten) free union va
Susan Duty
December 22, 2009
Annette and the entire Family,
I just want you to know that the world has lost a very special man. He will be greatly missed by all. I think back at all our bowling days and how much he always talked me through the tuff rolls. I enjoyed knowing him as my (ex)stepfather and especially my friend. Love and prayers. Susan
Janet Brown
December 22, 2009
Mom, my prayers go to all of you. I still love you all and I still feel a part of. If you need anything please let me know.
Love
Janet Brown
JACKIE PARKS
December 22, 2009
MAY GOD BE WITH EACH OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE BILL WAS A GREAT MAN AND ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS I KNEW HIM GOD BLESS YOU ALL
JACKIE PARKS
Elzie Dorman
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy Paynter
December 22, 2009
Family i just want you all to know how we love you all . Bill was my dad too and i will miss him. He is home now. He walks with is dad, brothers,Katirna and now in Jesus arms. He will never know pain any more. I will be praying for you all.Sandy
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