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Donald Brower Obituary
November 29, 1936 - August 15, 2023
HIGH POINT- Donald Lee Brower, Sr. 86, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his new Pennybyrn residence
He was born November 29, 1936, in High Point, NC, the son of Albert Lee Brower and Hallie Hayworth Brower. He graduated from Allen Jay High School and began his career in the family oil business, Brower Oil Company where he continued until his retirement at the age of 77. Donald's love of family and friends was reflected in his passion for others and their needs. He was a giver and always looking after those around him. A birthright Quaker, He was a lifelong member of Springfield Friends Meeting where he spent decades in service as a greeter, usher and Trustee and served on the House and Grounds Committee as the cemetery liaison for over 50 years. He served in the National Guard for many years and enjoyed his time in service where he made many lasting friendships. On April 4, 1958, Donald married his High School sweetheart and lifelong love, Pat Young Brower. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He adored his family and the times they shared together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hallie Brower. Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years, his children, Cynthia B. Armfield and husband, William W. Armfield and son, Donald L. Brower, Jr.; grandchildren William W. Armfield, II and wife, Katelyn, Dovie Ann Brower and Dillon Brower; great grandchildren, Victoria, Caroline, Eliza and one sister, Mary B. Hamilton and children, Allen, John and Mark.
A memorial service to celebrate Donald's life will be held Saturday afternoon, August 19, at 3 p.m. at Springfield Friends Meeting with Pastor Josh Brown and Pastor Ray Luther officiating. The family invites you to join them for food and fellowship after the service in the fellowship Hall.
The family requests memorials be made to Springfield Friends Meeting or Springfield Friends Memorial Association, 555 East Springfield Road, High Point, NC 27263.
Online condolences may be made on Donald's tribute page at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Cumby Family Funeral Service of High Point is in charge of arrangements.
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1015 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262
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Sharon And
August 19, 2023
Donald was a very kind man and my late father, Conrad Huffman really appreciated his friendship and business.
Thank you for many years of kindness between our families and the generations we've done through business too.
Rest In Peace Friend
May GOD BLESS you All
Sharon Huffman Anderson
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