Dr. William David Brown

Dr. William “Bill” David Brown, known to many as “Doc Brown”, 66, of Amherst, VA peacefully passed into heaven with his wife at his side into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the Centra Hospice House on Saturday, April 16th.

Dr. Brown was born on October 13, 1949 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. David Robert Brown and Jane Darden Brown of Cary, NC, two sisters, Mimi Jane Brown and Beth Ann Brown and step-daughter, Katie Burns Story.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sally Mock of Amherst Va.; two sons, David Robert Brown and Nicholas Jacob Brown, both of Wilmington, NC; two sisters, Nancy Brown of Pittsboro NC and Kathie Brown of Pennsylvania; step-son Robert “Bo” Burns, II and wife Makendra of Leesburg, VA; step son-in-law Charles Story, III of Michigan and nine step-grandchildren.

Dr. Brown completed his education in NC, graduating with a B.S. from Guilford College and East Carolina Medical School in 1983. He was accepted in the Lynchburg Family Practice Residency in 1983 and upon completion worked in the Emergency Department at Lynchburg General Hospital before opening Amherst Family Practice in 1991. He was passionate about helping all people and cared deeply for all the residents of Amherst and surrounding communities working tirelessly as a selfless servant for more than 13 years, until he retired in 2004. He had many backdoor after hour’s patients who he would never turn away. He served his profession well by giving back through teaching many medical students and nurse practitioner students as clinical faculty for VCU and UVA. He served as the Physician Director of Amherst EMS and as a consulting physician at Sweet Briar College. He was a former member of the Amherst County School Board. He volunteered as the team physician for the Amherst County football and contributed greatly by completing physicals for “free” for many years for all athletes and as well as providing his services on the sidelines each Friday night. At his induction into the Amherst County Sport’s Hall of Fame in 2015, these words reflect his service:

“As a friend, he was always quick to offer one a firm handshake and a kind word. He was a very humble individual and never wanted others to know how much he did for others. “Doc” as he was affectionately called, was a man of character and high morals. Dr. Brown always wanted what was best for his patients, students, and his many friends.”

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office had the following to say about “Doc”, “Dr. William D. Brown served as the Medical Director for the Jail at Amherst County Sheriff’s Department for many years. It was through his guidance the jail medical department was able to meet the requirements to be certified by the Department of Corrections. Inmates received outstanding medical care from Dr. Brown and his staff at the Amherst Family Physicians, Inc. that was given with respect and compassion. He always made himself available to assist in any medical care or emergency that occurred”.

Bill enjoyed woodworking and was an avid sportsman; hunting and fishing every chance he could and his “duck call” was as close as his stethoscope. He served a 2 year term as President of Winton Country Club and enjoyed playing the game of golf. His favorite place away from home with his family, close friends and wife was Ocracoke Island. He was a member of Amherst Presbyterian Church.

The family welcomes all visitors, friends, former patients and colleagues to Clifford Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 19th from 6-8 PM in the church sanctuary and at other times at their home 580 Kenmore Road Amherst, VA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In memory of Dr. Brown, please consider Amherst Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 809 Amherst, VA 24521, Second Stage, .P.O Box 342 Amherst, VA 24521, or the Amherst County Athletic Department, c/o Principal William Wells, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521.

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Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.