William M. Brown, Jr.
William Morris Brown, Jr., 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Patricia Bailey, of Claymont.
Bill was the son of William Morris Brown, Sr., and Gertrude Dodge (Rider) Brown. He was a graduate of Mount Hermon Schools in Northfield, MA and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Bill was most proud of his service to his country during WWII. As a member of the US Army Air Forces, he served with the 8th Air Force in the 36th Bomb Squadron (H), flying as an Armorer Gunner in the B-24J at the nose turret, ball, and waist gun positions. He completed over thirty missions. The 36th Bomb Squadron was unique in the 8th AF and, in fact, in the entire USAAF in Europe, in that it conducted Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Psychological operations against German air, land, and sea forces, before these capabilities were even acknowledged.
He was employed at the DuPont Company for over 40 years in the Textile Fibers division. After his retirement, he turned a lifelong passion into a second career when he took up Genealogical research and spent over three decades as a Certified Genealogist. He assisted many people locate more information about their ancestors. As a direct descendant of one of the founders of New Haven, CT; he was a member of several genealogical organizations, including the Sons of the American Revolution, the Huguenot Society, and the Descendants of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, to name a few.
He had been an active member of Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont, both as a Sunday School Teacher and church usher. For many years, he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #33 in Brandywine and was proud to be a 32nd degree Mason. His hobbies included fencing and target shooting.
Bill was predeceased by of wife of 57 years, Vera Jeanette (Jean) Rafford Brown, in 2004, and his brother, Ross Curran Brown, in 1993. He is survived by his son, Douglas R. Brown (Melinda), of Waldorf, MD; his daughter, Patricia G. Bailey (Thomas), of Claymont, DE; his grandsons, Stewart Brown (Eileen), Trevor Brown (Lizzie), and Kirby Brown; his granddaughters, Jennifer Bailey and Amanda DelCampo (Bill), and great-grandson, and namesake, Isaac William Brown.
A memorial service shall be held on Monday, September 9th at Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM to 11 AM with the memorial service to immediately follow. A private interment at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bayada Nurses/Hospice or to Atonement Metodist Church.
William Morris Brown, Jr., 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Patricia Bailey, of Claymont.
Bill was the son of William Morris Brown, Sr., and Gertrude Dodge (Rider) Brown. He was a graduate of Mount Hermon Schools in Northfield, MA and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Bill was most proud of his service to his country during WWII. As a member of the US Army Air Forces, he served with the 8th Air Force in the 36th Bomb Squadron (H), flying as an Armorer Gunner in the B-24J at the nose turret, ball, and waist gun positions. He completed over thirty missions. The 36th Bomb Squadron was unique in the 8th AF and, in fact, in the entire USAAF in Europe, in that it conducted Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Psychological operations against German air, land, and sea forces, before these capabilities were even acknowledged.
He was employed at the DuPont Company for over 40 years in the Textile Fibers division. After his retirement, he turned a lifelong passion into a second career when he took up Genealogical research and spent over three decades as a Certified Genealogist. He assisted many people locate more information about their ancestors. As a direct descendant of one of the founders of New Haven, CT; he was a member of several genealogical organizations, including the Sons of the American Revolution, the Huguenot Society, and the Descendants of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, to name a few.
He had been an active member of Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont, both as a Sunday School Teacher and church usher. For many years, he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #33 in Brandywine and was proud to be a 32nd degree Mason. His hobbies included fencing and target shooting.
Bill was predeceased by of wife of 57 years, Vera Jeanette (Jean) Rafford Brown, in 2004, and his brother, Ross Curran Brown, in 1993. He is survived by his son, Douglas R. Brown (Melinda), of Waldorf, MD; his daughter, Patricia G. Bailey (Thomas), of Claymont, DE; his grandsons, Stewart Brown (Eileen), Trevor Brown (Lizzie), and Kirby Brown; his granddaughters, Jennifer Bailey and Amanda DelCampo (Bill), and great-grandson, and namesake, Isaac William Brown.
A memorial service shall be held on Monday, September 9th at Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM to 11 AM with the memorial service to immediately follow. A private interment at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bayada Nurses/Hospice or to Atonement Metodist Church.
William M. Brown, Jr.
William Morris Brown, Jr., 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Patricia Bailey, of Claymont.
Bill was the son of William Morris Brown, Sr., and Gertrude Dodge (Rider) Brown. He was a graduate of Mount Hermon Schools in Northfield, MA and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Bill was most proud of his service to his country during WWII. As a member of the US Army Air Forces, he served with the 8th Air Force in the 36th Bomb Squadron (H), flying as an Armorer Gunner in the B-24J at the nose turret, ball, and waist gun positions. He completed over thirty missions. The 36th Bomb Squadron was unique in the 8th AF and, in fact, in the entire USAAF in Europe, in that it conducted Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Psychological operations against German air, land, and sea forces, before these capabilities were even acknowledged.
He was employed at the DuPont Company for over 40 years in the Textile Fibers division. After his retirement, he turned a lifelong passion into a second career when he took up Genealogical research and spent over three decades as a Certified Genealogist. He assisted many people locate more information about their ancestors. As a direct descendant of one of the founders of New Haven, CT; he was a member of several genealogical organizations, including the Sons of the American Revolution, the Huguenot Society, and the Descendants of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, to name a few.
He had been an active member of Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont, both as a Sunday School Teacher and church usher. For many years, he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #33 in Brandywine and was proud to be a 32nd degree Mason. His hobbies included fencing and target shooting.
Bill was predeceased by of wife of 57 years, Vera Jeanette (Jean) Rafford Brown, in 2004, and his brother, Ross Curran Brown, in 1993. He is survived by his son, Douglas R. Brown (Melinda), of Waldorf, MD; his daughter, Patricia G. Bailey (Thomas), of Claymont, DE; his grandsons, Stewart Brown (Eileen), Trevor Brown (Lizzie), and Kirby Brown; his granddaughters, Jennifer Bailey and Amanda DelCampo (Bill), and great-grandson, and namesake, Isaac William Brown.
A memorial service shall be held on Monday, September 9th at Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM to 11 AM with the memorial service to immediately follow. A private interment at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bayada Nurses/Hospice or to Atonement Metodist Church.
William Morris Brown, Jr., 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Patricia Bailey, of Claymont.
Bill was the son of William Morris Brown, Sr., and Gertrude Dodge (Rider) Brown. He was a graduate of Mount Hermon Schools in Northfield, MA and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Bill was most proud of his service to his country during WWII. As a member of the US Army Air Forces, he served with the 8th Air Force in the 36th Bomb Squadron (H), flying as an Armorer Gunner in the B-24J at the nose turret, ball, and waist gun positions. He completed over thirty missions. The 36th Bomb Squadron was unique in the 8th AF and, in fact, in the entire USAAF in Europe, in that it conducted Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Psychological operations against German air, land, and sea forces, before these capabilities were even acknowledged.
He was employed at the DuPont Company for over 40 years in the Textile Fibers division. After his retirement, he turned a lifelong passion into a second career when he took up Genealogical research and spent over three decades as a Certified Genealogist. He assisted many people locate more information about their ancestors. As a direct descendant of one of the founders of New Haven, CT; he was a member of several genealogical organizations, including the Sons of the American Revolution, the Huguenot Society, and the Descendants of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, to name a few.
He had been an active member of Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont, both as a Sunday School Teacher and church usher. For many years, he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #33 in Brandywine and was proud to be a 32nd degree Mason. His hobbies included fencing and target shooting.
Bill was predeceased by of wife of 57 years, Vera Jeanette (Jean) Rafford Brown, in 2004, and his brother, Ross Curran Brown, in 1993. He is survived by his son, Douglas R. Brown (Melinda), of Waldorf, MD; his daughter, Patricia G. Bailey (Thomas), of Claymont, DE; his grandsons, Stewart Brown (Eileen), Trevor Brown (Lizzie), and Kirby Brown; his granddaughters, Jennifer Bailey and Amanda DelCampo (Bill), and great-grandson, and namesake, Isaac William Brown.
A memorial service shall be held on Monday, September 9th at Atonement Methodist Church in Claymont. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM to 11 AM with the memorial service to immediately follow. A private interment at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bayada Nurses/Hospice or to Atonement Metodist Church.
