The Rev. William H. Brown Jr.

1940 - 2020

BROWN, The Rev. William H., Jr., of Richmond, passed away on November 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by Judith Brown, his wife of more than 50 years. Bill is survived by his sons, Hoyt and Doug (Amy); brother, Don Brown; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He earned his bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his master's degree in Sacred Music from Union Theological Seminary in New York. Bill was a permanent deacon in the United Methodist Church. He was the minister of music at Trinity United Methodist Church in Henrico for over 20 years, also serving at Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo, Indiana and at Ginter Park Baptist Church in Richmond. Bill was a former dean of the Richmond chapter of the American Guild of Organists and a former treasurer of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. In addition, Bill was a devoted husband, loving parent and beloved grandfather. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 18, at 2 p.m. at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Avenue. Dr. David Arcus will be the guest organist for the service. Current CDC safety recommendations will be followed. Video of the service will be available. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Westminster Canterbury Foundation are appreciated.