Bernard Brown Obituary
Bernard Hatcher Brown, 73, a resident of Waynesboro died Monday, March 31, 2025 at his residence.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Jones Cemetery with Mitchell Skelton officiating. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Bernard was born on April 12, 1951 in Maury County, TN to the late Marion Ralph “Sonk” Brown and the late Louise Parsons Beason.
Survivors include two brothers, Troy Brown and Richard Allen Brown; sister in law, Sandra Brown of Columbia; aunt, Barbara Jean Parrish of Lawrenceburg, several nieces and nephews; and the housemates, nurses and caregivers of Buffalo River Services.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles William Brown, Paul Marion Brown and Barry Brown; a sister Peggy Ann (Raymond) Sheehan; step-mother Margie Brown.
320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401
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