Alec Brown

Dr. Alec Eldridge Brown COLUMBIA - Dr. Alec Eldridge Brown, died on Monday, January 29, 2018, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Alec, the son of Annie Hatfield Brown and James Baldwin Brown, was part of a loving family of twelve. His family was instrumental in helping him to survive, challenge, and pursue life. Alec was always an avid Gamecock, and while at the University of South Carolina, he played baseball, was involved in school politics, served as Grand Master of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and received numerous awards. After graduating, he attended the University of Tennessee Medical Units where he received his Master of Science in Oral Pathology and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Always one to be involved in campus life, he also served as President of his class. After graduation, Dr. Brown continued to be involved in the professional dental community. He was a member of the American College of Dentists, Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Dental Association, President of the Southern Academy of Oral Surgery, and President of the Mid-Carolina Study Academy. Additionally, he was a member of the Richard Doggett Dean and Marguerite Dean Honorary Odontological Society, and also worked with the Medical Advisory Committee for South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation. Dr. Brown was instrumental in starting the Allied Health Program at Midlands Technical College, where he was an instructor for 26 years. Alec cared deeply about not only his patients, but anyone who needed dental assistance. He was one of the first to develop and work with the South Carolina Crippled Children's Cleft Palate Team, which served children from all over South Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Moore Brown; daughter, Teresa Mathis (JT); wonderful grandsons, Dr. Andrew Thomas Mathis and Midshipman Harrison Reese Mathis; sister, Ann Marion and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Alec was preceded by his brothers, JW Brown, Raymond Brown, Cecil Brown, Carl Brown, Thomas Brown, James Brown and Leland Brown; sisters, Kathleen Parker, Bernice Dombrosky, and Alene Hawkins. Alec lived his life serving God and his country, always striving to do the best for those around him. A faithful member of Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, he taught Sunday School, served on numerous committees, and was a Deacon and Elder. For those who loved him and those he served, the family welcomes you to a celebration of Alec's life at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 3 o'clock. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, 6500 N Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206; Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the organization of your choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.