William P. "Pa-Pa" Brinson

BRINSON William P. “ Pa-Pa” Brinson, 77, was called home to be with his Lord and passed peacefully on the evening of Friday, January 9, 2004. William was born in DeLand, FL on April 14, 1926 and entered the U. S. Navy at the age of 17. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a ship's gunner and transporting soldiers on landing barges. Upon discharge from the Navy, William joined Bricklayers Local No. 2 in Jacksonville and finished his career with a 50 year union card. During his years of bricklaying he helped build the city hall, courthouse, old jail, and many other buildings in Jacksonville. He also assisted in the building of the Educational Building at Heckscher Drive Baptist Church where he was a member and served on the Building Committee. Survivors include: Julia Brinson; daughter, Karen Filsinger-Elomaa (Allan); grandchildren, Krista and Adam Filsinger, Kathy and John Elomaa; sisters, Dolly Lauderdale and Francis Peurifoy; sister in law, Rosa Brinson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Heckscher Drive Baptist Church with Pastor Matthew Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in William's memory to The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., #1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com