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William Brown Obituary
William "Glenn" Brown, 55, of Charlottesville, Va., died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at UVA Medical Center.
Born on March 2, 1965, in Charlottesville, Va., he was the son of the late Shirley Fincham Brown and Ammon "JR" Brown.
Glenn was predeceased in death by a nephew, Robert N. Jones and a niece, Heather N. Jones.
Glenn was a lifetime Redskins fan, enjoyed gambling, playing corn hole with his friends, watching wrestling and riding around in his Mustang, playing his music loud for everyone to hear. He really enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels on a daily basis.
He is survived by his sisters, Rebecca Harris, Sandra Herring and husband, Timmy, Cathy Brown, and Terri Jones; and a brother, Ammon Brown III, all of Charlottesville, Va., Patricia Brown and fiancé, Jerry Fitzgerald of Troy, Va., and Sherrie Brown and fiance, Gregory Lilly of Palmyra, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may pay their respects on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Hill & Wood Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. by appointment only. Call ahead at (434) 296-6148 to make an appointment.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Liz Emry will be officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Brown
Ronnie Houchens
February 17, 2024
Was thinking about you today Glenn, Still miss seeing you @ Belmont Market. Sadly Belmont Market is gone now too. Miss you old friend
Allen and Sharon Roberts & Family
March 3, 2021
So so sorry to hear of Glenns passing, taken entirely too soon. Please know the Brown family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda kirtley
February 27, 2021
I remember us all being young hanging out .So sorry to hear about glenn. Sending prayers to the family
Anita Russell
February 26, 2021
So sorry to hear about Glenn. Hugs for Shirley. Miss seeing all of you. Love Anita and boys.
Ronnie Houchens
February 24, 2021
To the Brown Family, So sorry for y'all's loss Glenn was a good soul. Always spoke if he knew you. He'll be missed by many & Belmont Market won't be the same on the Conner without him there. R.I.P. Glenn
Anita Russell
February 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy to all of the Brown family. My friends and neighbor on Goodman in Belmont. My love to you, especially Shirley.
Cathy
February 23, 2021
Missing you already!
Wish you were still here with me your sister cathy
Cathy
February 23, 2021
When he was 8 years old glenn had shoulder length hair he dressed up as a girl walked down to tastey freeze and the person working their asked if he was a boy or girl if he told them they would give him a free ice cream cone.
Donald Toney
February 23, 2021
Remembering the good times man. Rest in peace.
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Hill & Wood Funeral Service - Charlottesville201 N. First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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