Mitchell Morgan Brown

Mitchell Morgan Brown, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Conway, SC, he was the youngest son of the late Henry Ward Brown Jr. and Grace Brooks Brown. Mitchell was the loving and devoted husband of Debra Gilgore Brown.

Mitch was a devout and high standing member of the Loris Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Raised in Little River, where he lived for most of his life, Mitch was a graduate of Wampee - Little River High. Following graduation, Mitch served in the United State Marine Corps. He was the very first Fire Chief in Little River, driving the very first fire engine into town from Columbia, SC. Well-known and respected, he started his own contracting business in his 20’s. He was owner/operator of Mitch Brown Painting for his entire life.

In his younger years, he enjoyed taking his boat out on the water, fishing, riding dirt bikes, shagging and was always a familiar face wherever he went. His exceptional work ethic poured over into his hobbies. He enjoyed being outside where he always felt close to God. He was an observer of life, avid gardener, golf enthusiast, bird lover, raiser of Koi fish, plane spotter and woodworker. He was also a loyal Clemson Tigers Fan.

In 2013, he and Debbie moved out to the country and made their home in Tabor City, NC. He spent much time planting trees, plants, flowers, gardens and nurturing their property, while also raising more fish in his man-made ponds. He left his mark on everything he touched because he put his heart and soul into all that he did.

Mitch loved and adored his family and friends and their time spent together. He was not only the patriarch of his immediate family; this also expanded out to his extended family, friends and even friends of his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 33 years are his children, Robin Andrea Brown, Kelly Brooks Brown and Lauren Michelle Skvarek (John Albert Skvarek). Preceded in death by his son, Joseph Edward Wallin.

In leui of flowers, trees can be planted in Mitch’s memory at www.alivingtribute.org or donations may be made to Loris Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at www.donate.jw.org.

Memories can also be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com