Obituary of Clarence Lee Brown

Clarence Lee Brown

29 February 1924 - 28 October 2018

            On October 28, 2018, Clarence Lee Brown, 94, of North Charleston, SC walked into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, at his residence. He was born February 29, 1924 in Greenville, SC to James Spencer Brown and Minnie Lee Brown Shelnut.

            He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Charleston Naval Shipyard after 37 years of service as a sailmaker instructor. He was a Deacon Emeritus at Riverbluff Church and has served in many capacities at several churches during his Christian life.

            Clarence is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Faulkenberry Brown, and his son, Bartlett Francis Brown. He is survived by his children Earl Ashley (Brenda) Brown, Mary Brown (Terry) Watkins, Rebecca Brown (Stan) Davis, Charlotte Brown (Donnie) Lawhorne, Cynthia Brown (Ronnie) Wolfe, Spencer Watston (Connie) Brown, and Kelly Brown (Trey) Rhodes. He has 20 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

            The family will receive friends at Riverbluff Church at 5421 Riverbluff Parkway in North Charleston at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 followed by the Memorial Service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Lowcountry CARES (who provide food and clothes to those in need) at 2427 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406.