Mr. Fred LeRoy Brown
December 4, 1936 - May 18, 2018
FRED LeROY BROWN Mr. Fred LeRoy Brown, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away May 18, 2018 while at Willow Care Nursing Home. Born December 4, 1936 to Jesse Franklin and Nancy Mable (Holman) Brown in Nashville, Tennessee, he was 81 years old. Fred grew up and attended school in Nashville. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Tennessee, and received his BS in education. He was also working toward getting his Master's Degree. He attended Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for three years. He was employed at AT&T for 10 years; he also taught elementary education at Beech Elementary School in Goodlettsville, TN. Fred enjoyed playing practical jokes on his fellow students; however, one young lady was too wise to fall for them and it caught his attention. That particular young lady was Wanda Christine Rogers. The two were married on December 30, 1961 in Tullahoma, TN. Fred was employed by Xerox Medical Systems from 1979 to 1990 as a supervisor in charge of repairing mammography equipment. His area covered seven states and three Canadian provinces. When he wasn't working, he loved to play the guitar and sing, and it was said he had "perfect pitch." Another favorite hobby of his was to be working in and enjoying his garden. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jessie Mae (Penny) Rogers; and two brothers, Charles Sidney Brown and Raphael Semmes Brown. He is survived by his wife, Christine; sons, Fred Brown, Jr.; Franklin Clark Brown and his wife, Caroline of Elizabethtown, PA; Farris Dean Brown and his wife, Candace of Buford, GA; and a sister, Nancy Demarzo of Monroe, GA. He is also survived by a grandson, Sean Franklin Brown. A visitation/viewing for Mr. Brown will be held Monday, May 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Willow Funeral Home, with a singing service immediately following at 3:00 PM with Pastor Don Earith officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
FRED LeROY BROWN Mr. Fred LeRoy Brown, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away May 18, 2018 while at Willow Care Nursing Home. Born December 4, 1936 to Jesse Franklin and Nancy Mable (Holman) Brown in Nashville, Tennessee, he was 81 years... View Obituary & Service Information