Willis Reginald Brown, Esq.
December 8, 1946 - March 29, 2017
Willis Reginald Brown entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Born in Columbia, SC, to the union of the late Willis J. Brown and Willie Mae Jones Brown, he matriculated in the Richland County Public Schools. Upon completion of his Bachelor’s degree at Benedict College, Mr. Brown received a Juris Doctorate from University of South Carolina School of Law. Determined to help his community, Mr. Brown found employment with various state agencies: SC Department of Social Services, SC Health and Human Services Finance Commission, and SC Human Affairs Commission; additionally, he served as an adjunct professor at Claflin University, Columbia College, and University of South Carolina. Mr. Brown also served his nation in the Air Force. A man of strong Christian faith, Mr. Brown was a former pastor of the Providence Independent Church in Columbia. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife of, Carolyn Wade Brown; three siblings: Brenda V. Brown, Dara Branch, and Godfrey Brown; five nieces and nephews: Carolyn Sherman, Vivian Brown, Sidney Branch, Ian Branch, and Anthony Brown; and hosts of cousins, other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.
Willis Reginald Brown entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Born in Columbia, SC, to the union of the late Willis J. Brown and Willie Mae Jones Brown, he matriculated in the Richland County Public Schools.... View Obituary & Service Information