Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Chubby” Clarence Bernau BROWN 24,269,3,3,3,262
BirthOct 4, 1927, Guilford County, North Carolina24,269
DeathApr 12, 2020, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3
FlagsUS Army
FatherRoy Jackson BROWN (1905-1998)
MotherErma Elizabeth GERRINGER (1907-1937)
Spouses
BirthNov 20, 1924, Guilford County, North Carolina24,269,3
DeathApr 16, 2021, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina3
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3
FatherGeorge Dewey WHITE (1898-1986)
MarriageJun 17, 1951, Graham First Baptist Church, Graham, North Carolina24,269,3
No Children
Obituary Online notes for “Chubby” Clarence Bernau BROWN
4/16/2020

Clarence “Chubby” B. Brown

BURLINGTON
-Clarence “Chubby” B. Brown went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Clarence was born on October 4, 1927 to the late Roy Jackson Brown and Erma Gerringer Brown.

Chubby grew up in the Glen Raven Community, he worked in the local mills and was drafted and served in the US Army. He later attended Elon College where he played and enjoyed baseball. He was married to the love of his life for 69 years, Virginia “Peggy” White Brown who survives. Chubby loved the outdoors and he and Peggy spent a lot of time at their second home on the Albermarle Sound in Jarvisburg, NC. Chubby was an avid duck hunter and sportsman. Clarence also known as C.B. was also involved in the protection of wildlife and natural resources, was the past President of the NC Wildlife Federation. Chubby was formerly employed and retired from Western Electric in Burlington. Chubby always spoke highly of the company and his coworkers. Chubby was a longtime customer of Zack’s hot dogs in Burlington and could be found there most Friday mornings at 11:45 am. Chubby will be remembered for his quick wit and friendly personality and wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by his wonderful and caring wife, Peggy.

A special thanks to Helen and Sonya at Always Best Care, Hospice, Well Spring of Greensboro and the tremendous outpouring of support from his many friends and family.

A private graveside service will be held at Alamance Memorial Park.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com 3
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