Chris Brown Obituary
Chris Eugene Brown, 69, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Brown was born September 25, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Arlie Brown and Doris Lee Wilkins Brown. He was a brilliant musician, having taught himself how to play the guitar at a young age. Chris was a kind soul who loved his family dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Brown Lemons and Sue Brown Miller.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Christie Brown Biggers (Brian), and Courtney Wise (Matt); four grandchildren, Ava Barbera, Emma Gardner, Matty Wise, and Carrie Wise; one brother, Garry Brown (Joann); one brother-in-law, Robert Miller; and several nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trellis Supportive Care 101 Hospice Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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