Celebrating the life of
Dr. Walter Edward Brown, Jr.
December 11, 1939 - February 23, 2011
MAURY COUNTY , TN
Dr. Walter Edward Brown, Jr., died peacefully at his home in Spring Hill, TN , after a lengthy illness, on February 23, 2011 . The son of late Dr. Walter Edward Brown and the late Neva Barber Brown, Walter was born and raised in Savannah, GA. He was a 1957 graduate of Savannah High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1964 where he was a member of Phi Rho Sigma. He was the fifth generation direct descendant in his family to graduate from the Medical College of Georgia where he has since served on the Foundation Board of Directors and received the 2007 Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was instrumental in the $4 million renovation and restoration of the Old Medical College Building in Augusta, GA. He is a past President of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association. Walter was the editor of the Eighth Air Force News for 12 years. He was Vice President of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Board where he eventually served as the President and CEO of the Museum located in Pooler, GA. He was a lifetime member of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society. Walter was a member of the St. Andrews Society in Savannah, GA , and a member of the Savannah Oglethorpe Club. He was the Sunday evening DJ for the Blues Radio Show on WRVU 91.1 at Vanderbilt University for two years. He served with the rank of Major in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1971. Board certified OB-GYN, Walter practiced emergency medicine for thirty-five years at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Alice Buchanan Brown of Spring Hill, TN; sons, Kerry Bertelle Brown and Kirk Buchanan Brown, both of Spring Hill, TN; sister, Sharon Brown Egan of Lilburn, GA; four nieces and one nephew. There will be a visitation from 4 - 6 PM on Saturday February 26 at Fox and Weeks, Islands Chapel; 4605 Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA. The burial service is 2:00 PM Sunday, February 27 at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. A memorial service will be held in Franklin, TN at Parish Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 ; 136 3rd Avenue South, Franklin , TN. Donations can be made to the Medical College of Georgia Foundation at 1021 15th Street, Suite 6, Augusta, GA 30901 ; in memory of Walter Edward Brown Jr. Those wishing to donate to the Walter Brown Memorial Fund for the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler, GA can make donations in his name to First Farmers and Merchants Bank, PO Box 147, Spring Hill TN, 37174 . SPRING HILL MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5239 Main St. , Spring Hill, TN 931-486-0059. www.springhill-tnmemorial.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Alice, I was on my way to the airport last Fri. when I read about Walter. I'm so sorry. I remember Betty telling me at some point that he was ill but cannot remember the details. I've been in Naples with Sara and her babies 6 mos. and 21 mos. all week or I would have come to the visitation or service. Please accept my condolences, and I will keep you and the boys in my prayers.
- Dotsie, , GA
Alice, Kerry and Kirk, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Walt was a very special person that was truly loved by so many. We held him in high esteem and he'll always have a place in our hearts. Love, Keith & Peggy
- Keith & Peggy Ferris, Morris Plains, NJ
Our prayers are with the family of Walt Brown. We knew him through our association with the 303rd Bomb Group Association. May he rest in peace.
- Al & Lorene Dussliere, East Moline, IL
We love you.
- Ben, Jenny, Emiley and Ashley Ansley, Americus, GA
Alice, I was on my way to the airport last Fri. when I read about Walter. I'm so sorry. I remember Betty telling me at some point that he was ill but cannot remember the details. I've been in Naples with Sara and her babies 6 mos. and 21 mos. all week or I would have come to the visitation or service. Please accept my condolences, and I will keep you and the boys in my prayers.
- Dotsie, , GA
Alice, Kerry and Kirk, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Walt was a very special person that was truly loved by so many. We held him in high esteem and he'll always have a place in our hearts. Love, Keith & Peggy
- Keith & Peggy Ferris, Morris Plains, NJ
Our prayers are with the family of Walt Brown. We knew him through our association with the 303rd Bomb Group Association. May he rest in peace.
- Al & Lorene Dussliere, East Moline, IL
We love you.
- Ben, Jenny, Emiley and Ashley Ansley, Americus, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
