Woodrow Wilson Brown, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Woodrow was born August 20, 1931 in Mullins, SC the son of Belton Thomas Brown and Ethel Turbeville Brown and was one of eight children.
Both parents died young, and Woodrow grew up in Crosswell Home for Children in Sumter, SC. After high school graduation he left Crosswell and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Following his military service, he graduated from Elon College in 1959 and enjoyed a long career in pharmaceutical sales. He was a faithful member and elder of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, NC. He’s spent the past 16 years living in Raleigh and attending Trinity Baptist Church. He loved the Lord, his family and his friends.
Woodrow is survived by his wife Anita Liles Brown; children Mark Brown and wife Allison, Kelley Brown and wife Alona, Kristi Heckel and husband Robert, Wesley Brown; grandchildren Kevin Brown and wife Lacey, Kirk Brown and wife Sarah, Emily Heckel, Blake Heckel, Cooper Brown, Rachael Spilka, Rebecca Spilka and husband Davis, Ryan Beck; brother Belton Brown and wife Joanna and their sons David and wife Lorie, and John; plus many other nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by great grandchild Eliza Brown.
Family will receive visitors at 10am on Monday, November 22 at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC. Celebration of Life will follow at 11am.
Memorials may be made to Crosswell Home for Children or Trinity Baptist Church.
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