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- [S119] Highland Memorial Parks, Funerals and Cremations, http://www.highlandmemorialparks.com, 12 Jan 2008.
Reba Pearl Brown obituary
- [S119] Highland Memorial Parks, Funerals and Cremations, http://www.highlandmemorialparks.com, 19 Nov 2009.
BORN: August 24, 1927
DIED: November 19, 2009
LOCATION: Knoxville, TN
Brown, Ernest Manford “Bill” was born August 24, 1927 in Russell Springs, KY but raised his family and lived most of his life in Knoxville, TN. For the past two years he has suffered from a broken heart after losing his wife to cancer but his suffering ended Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the age of 82. He was at “home” at Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home with his family by his side as he peacefully drifted into God’s hands. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Reba Brown; parents, Leslie and Sarah Brown; infant son, Kenneth Lee Brown; and several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memories are daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jim Cate of Seymour; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy Brown and Steve Johnson of Knoxville; daughter, Karen Jinks of Knoxville; granddaughter, Beverly Cate of Seymour; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Laura Cate of Seymour; grandson, Richard Jinks of Knoxville; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Philip and Amy Jinks of Knoxville; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Eleanor and Stephen Marshall of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Dagon and Emaleigh Cate of Seymour; AJ, Caleb and Leah Jinks of Knoxville; Cameron Marshall of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Woody and Ruthie Brown of Russell Springs, KY; sister, Edna Mae Wells of New Albany, IN; sister-in-law, Gracie Brown of Russell Springs, KY; brother-in-law, Jack Riddle of Indianapolis, IN and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to extend a tremendous heartfelt thank you to each and every one of the staff at Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home. Their care and concern was truly amazing and gratefully appreciated. The family and friends will meet Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Highland West Cemetery (Sherrill Blvd), at 3:00 PM for a Graveside Service with Rev. Mike Patty officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Cate, Steve Johnson, Michael Cate, Richard Jinks, Philip Jinks and Stephen Marshall. Highland West (Sherrill Blvd), 693-9547, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in honor of Mr. Brown to your favorite charity.
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