Willie Brown

Willie Brown

Anderson, SC

Mr. Willie Merritt Brown, 86, of 1004 Lady's Lane, Anderson, loving husband of Sally Kirkland Brown, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence.

Willie was born in Elberton, Ga. on July 15, 1929 to the late Jepp Alexander and Carlie Hayes Brown. He retired from BASF in 1991 after over 20 years of service and was an active member of Anderson Christian Fellowship. He loved to deer hunt, fish, and to antique. Willie was a U.S. Army Veteran, receiving a purple heart in the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his wife, Willie is survived by a son; Joey Brown of Anderson; a daughter; Melissa Brown of Anderson; a step-son; Joesph Shirley of Anderson; three step-daughters; Dawn Compton of Seneca, Jane Isbell of Pendleton, and Ann Mills of Pendleton; two brothers; Curtis Brown and Rufus Brown, both of Iva; and two sisters; Bobbie Porter and Sue Hall, both of Iva. Willie is also survived by four grandchildren; Jarrett Brown, Russell Brown, Jolie Brown, and Anthony Wyckle; eight step-grandchildren; Josh Martin, Seth Martin, Holly Carithers, Jared Isbell, Jason Isbell, Heather Seyle, Brent Shirley, and Justin Mills; 14 great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver; Rosemary Thomason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Dorothy Garrett; and a step-grandchild; Joseph Mills.

Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home - Central. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Clemson.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the V.A. and to Gentiva Hospice for all their support, love, care and concern for Mr. Brown until his passing.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com, or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, which is assisting the family.