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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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05/31/1943 – 07/15/2024
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Visitation
His family will greet family and friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Grace Hall at the church.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105or online at www.stjude.org.
Walter Heyward Brown, 81, husband of Joanne Bass Brown, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.
Walter was born May 31, 1943, in Kingstree, a son of the late James Laurie Brown and Edna Robinson Brown. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received a degree in business administration from Newberry College. Walter retired as Human Resources Manager from Baxter Intl. after twenty-seven years and returned to the workforce at Firestone where he worked for ten more years. He and his wife Joanne have owned and operated Kingstree Memorial Gardens for 34 years. In 1979, Walter was appointed to the Williamsburg Technical College Area Commission Board and served faithfully until his health declined. He was a charter member of Sportsman Hunt Club and a former member of the Kingstree Lions Club. Walter was a lifelong member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon.
In addition to Joanne, his wife of 58 years, Walter is survived by: his sons, Richard Walter “Rich” (Paige) Brown, Mark Heyward (Beth) Brown, and Michael “Ryan” (Anna) Brown, all of Kingstree; grandchildren, Allie Louise Brown, Richard McKuren “Mac” Brown, Alexander Mark “Alex” Brown, Heyward Ellis “Eli” Brown, Henry Edward Brown, Ada Ruth Brown, Holly Elizabeth Brown, and William Gamble “Gus” Brown; a sister, Judy Brown (Leonard) Singletary of Marion; and one niece and eight nephews including Jay Brown who was more like a son. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brother James Laurie “Jimmy” Brown, Jr. and Jimmy’s wife, Julianne McElveen Brown.
A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. His family will greet family and friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Grace Hall at the church. The burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105or online at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Walter’s passing. He was a good man and I always enjoyed the times I got to talk with him.
Prayers for the family🙏🙏
Walter was a good classmate, father and husband and his service as deacon at Williamsburg Pres Church was a blessing to the church. He will be missed .
Walter was a staunch advocate for quality education which he demonstrated by his long service on the Board of Williamsburg Technical College. He was a strong supporter from the beginning when WTC was known as the “Manpower Training Center” and remained thus through the years as WTC transitioned into a fullly accredited and responsible community college. He provided support needed for the development of WTC from a broad assortment of programs without structure into a fully developed and respected community college. Walter encouraged essential growth and insights for others. He was a friend and a respected colleague that I hold in high esteem. Our deepest sympathy goes to Joann and the family from Myra and myself.
So many prayers for the family…. respectfully,
Family of
Lewis and Sue Haigler
Anna and Beth, I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Walter at Baxter years ago. He was a fine man. You and his entire family are in my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort in the coming days.
Praying for the family.
Prayers for all Family and Friends. He was a great friend at Firestone.
I got to know Mr. Brown as a fellow member of the Williamsburg Technical College Commissioners. He was very easy to talk to and always wanted to know how everyone else was doing. Thomas and I send our condolences to the family.
Mr. Walter was a good man. I am praying for the family and friends that he left behind.
Condolences to Mr. Brown’s family from a fellow Williamsburg Technical College Commissioner. He was a dedicated Commissioner who made significant contributions to the College.
Joanne and family…I am heartbroken to learn of Walter’s passing. What an incredible, inspiring and thoughtful man. When I first became President at WTC, he was one of my early confidants. He would always tell me, in very congenial language, what he REALLY thought and I trusted his wisdom and expertise. He was a true gentleman and someone I greatly admired. WTC is better for having his wisdom, leadership and insight. He was a gentle spirit that encouraged, respected and trusted his colleagues and the administration. A humble, and kind man, he had tremendous insight and ALWAYS wanted what was best for the community, the college and the students. He will be greatly missed. I am a better person for having known him and my prayers will continue for each of you.
Sending our condolences to Mark and the Brown family. Praying with you and for you.
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Walter’s passing. He was a wonderful man. We are praying for the family to have comfort knowing he is in the arms of Our Lord and Savior. Sending our love.
What a blessed family we were a part of in Kingstree. Walter was a beloved first cousin; my Mama, Amy Brown Baker, was one of Uncle Laurie’s sisters. We grew up together sharing family times, church fellowship, school days, graduation and moving on to where our Lord led us. My beloved husband of 57 years went to be with the Lord June 27, this year. My love and prayers to Joanne and each of their family members. Great is the faithfulness of our Lord.
My prayers and thoughts to all of Walter’s Family. Many memories of times in Kingstree with him and all the family.