Charles W. Brown, Jr.

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mr. Charles W. Brown, Jr., 86, of West Five Notch Road, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest November 8, 2007, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Sweetwater Baptist Church. Dr. Paul Noe and Dr. Eleazer Benenhaley officiating. Interment in Sweetwater Cemetery. Mr. Brown was a native of Wrens, Georgia having made North Augusta his home for the past 44 years. He was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church where he formerly served as Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, a member of the Benevolence Committee, Sunday School Superintendent and secretary of the Briggs Bible Class. A notable achievement was his perfect Sunday School attendance for more than 42 years. Mr. Brown was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, where he served admirably as a flight engineer on a Martin Mariner PBM-3 submarine hunter. He was employed as a Division Manager with Sears and Roebuck Company for 28 years. In addition to farming he enjoyed beekeeping, reading, gardening horseback riding and walking at the “Rec Center” with his friends. He had a protective and soft-hearted nature toward animals. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his son, C. W. “Billy” Brown, III. Mr. Brown will always be remembered as the epitome of a true southern gentleman. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, confidant and most of all a friend. His most cherished pastime was spending time with his children and grandchildren at family gatherings. Being a devout family man, his home was always the center of attention and filled with joy. His Christian fortitude, gracious manners, as well as his witty humor and contagious smile will surely be missed by family and friends alike. Survivors include one son, Claude A. Brown, Columbia; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet B. and Dr. Michael Alday, Greenville, SC and Lillian A. Brown, North Augusta; one brother, Jimmy Brown, Wrens, GA; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Briggs Bible Class and Bill Thompson. Active Pallbearers will be David McClain, Billy Todd, Jerry Stallworth, Jimmy Eubanks, Charlie Henderson, Charles Pierce, Charles Morris and Dr. Jeffrey Broder. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6. Memorials may be made to the Sweetwater Baptist Church, 198 Sweetwater Road, North Augusta, SC 29860. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com

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Charles W. Brown, Jr.

June 21, 1921 - November 8, 2007