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Willis Harold Brown

Obituary Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Willis Harold Brown, age 82 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, November 28, 2020.  Mr. Brown was born in Opelika, Alabama, the son of the late Clifton and Mildred Smith Brown, a graduate of Troy University where he received a Major in Music and a Minor in Art, was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, former Co-Owner of Clark Music in Athens and Gainesville, Georgia and the former owner of Brown Music in Jefferson.  Mr. Brown enjoyed a long career teaching Students music at East Hall and Jefferson High School where he eventually retired.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown is preceded by a grandchild, Evan Joins.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Marsha Herrick Brown of Jefferson.  Two daughters, Mary Whitlock and her husband Jeff of Clarkesville and Carol Altmiller, and her husband Joe of Wewahitchka, Florida.  Grandchildren, Jeff Whitlock, Amanda Carter, Hannah Whitlock, Kristy Rainwater and Jeremy Fulghum.  Eight great grandchildren also survive.  Step-children, Kim Joins and her husband Randal of Duluth, Ken Miller and his wife Peggy of Dunwoody, Stephen Miller and his wife Lisa of Marietta, and Kevin Miller of Jefferson.  Ten step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 5, 2020 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. before the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee  38105.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

 

Funeral Date
12/05/2020 at 2:00PM
Funeral Home
Evans Funeral Home
Phone
(706) 367-5467
Address
1350 Winder Hwy, Jefferson 30549
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