Billy Wayne Brown

Billy Wayne Brown obituary

Billy Wayne Brown

Billy Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy on Nov. 25, 2025.

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11/12/1969 - 11/24/2025

Billy Brown, 56, of Murphy passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was the son of Russell Brown and the late Thelma Estep Brown. Billy had worked in construction as a contractor. He loved to fish, being outdoors, hiking, digging for mushrooms, and traveling Historical places. Billy was an avid Suba diver, and loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Seldon Brown.

Surviving is his wife, Michelle Brown; the mother of his son, Toni Brown; son Dylan Brown; and three brothers.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home in Columbus, Ohio.

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Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy

138 Peachtree Street P.O. Box 10, Murphy, NC 28906

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