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Frankie Earl Brown Sr.

March 8, 1939 - August 1, 2022
Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
864-294-6415 |
Thursday 8/4, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29610
(864) 294-6514 |
Thursday 8/4, 11:30 am
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery West
4814 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
Thursday 8/4

Frankie Earl Brown, Sr., 83, beloved husband of the late Janice Brown, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James “Bill” Brown, Sr. and Della Phillips Brown.

Frankie proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Woodside Baptist Church and The American Legion Post 3. He was a Hejaz Shriner and proud Mason at the Brandon Lodge for over 50 years. Being a Mason was a part of who he was, a way of life.

Frankie was an avid sports fan. He was an honorary coach of the 1985 Limestone Golf Team. He was a devoted SC Gamecock Fan.. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and fishing and just being in the great outdoors. He had a very creative mind; a jack of all trades and could do anything he set his mind to.

Frankie was a man of few words, but with those words, you always knew where you stood with him. He had a big heart and loving spirit that would give you the shirt off his back. He was a great man of strong character and beliefs, and he was loved by many. His memory will carry on through those he left behind.

He is survived by sons, James (Melissa) Brown, Frankie Brown, Jr., and Troy (Jill) Brown; sister, Judy (Terry) Williams; several nieces, nephews, and other family members; and fur baby, Bridgette Brown.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son, Roy Brown; sister, Thelma Jean Slay; and brother, James Luther Brown, Jr.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be held in Graceland Cemetery West.

The family would like to give special thanks to all the caregivers of Visiting Angels and Hospice of the Upstate and to Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org, Hospice of the Upstate, https://hospiceoftheupstate.com, American Legion Post 3, 430 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601, or to the Greenville Humane Society, www.greenvillehumane.com.

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

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Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
864-294-6415 | Map
Thursday 8/4, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29610
(864) 294-6514 | Map
Thursday 8/4, 11:30 am
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery West
4814 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
Map
Thursday 8/4

Frankie Earl Brown, Sr., 83, beloved husband of the late Janice Brown, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James “Bill” Brown, Sr. and Della Phillips Brown. Frankie proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Woodside BaptistContinue Reading

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Boyd Turner left a message on August 4, 2022:
Frankie and I graduated from ParkerHigh in 1957. I knew him since we were 7 years old at Judson elementary. He was a great friend to all. We will miss him.
PIEDMONT MECHANICAL INC left a message on August 3, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Frankie worked at Piedmont Mechanical for many years. Even after he retired he would always call to see how everybody was doing. We all have such fond memories of Frankie. He always had a smile and a funny story to tell. We were saddened to hear of his passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
TONYA HAMRICK left a message on August 3, 2022:
I'm so sorry to hear about Frankie passing. He was my buddy. I worked with him for quite a few years at Piedmont Mechanical. He would call me to check in from time to time after he retired. We were expecting my second child, Josh, in 1998 and he went home and told Mrs. Jan and she made me a blanket for him. Treasured presents. I will miss him and I am so sorry!
Frances Ward left a message on August 3, 2022:
Please accept our thanks in giving us the opportunity to share in the life of Mr. Brown. His entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. If we can be of further assistance to you, please let us know. We appreciate Mr. Brown's service to our country.
Donna Leonard left a message on August 3, 2022:
James, an family just know that you and your family are in our thoughts an prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you all. Tommy Hamlett & Donna Leonard
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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