Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bill” John Glenn BROWN 
3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Violette Christine Brown,470, Lula Kate Jones Brown,632,3, Geraldine Busick Brown,632, 2016 Reunion,256, Jacqueline Brown Barker,472, BIRTH:-BROWN , TINA RENEE,134, 02/05/1951-BTH- -BROWN, BILLIE JOE,134, 10/19/1952-BTH- -BROWN, SUSAN PATRICIA,134, 03/21/1955-BTH- -BROWN, TINA RENEE,134, 08/13/1956-BTH- -BROWN, JOHN BARRY,134, 03/22/1959-BTH- -BROWN, DEAN GARRY,680, Luther (Luke) John Brown
3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Violette Christine Brown,470, Lula Kate Jones Brown,632,3, Geraldine Busick Brown,632, 2016 Reunion,256, Jacqueline Brown Barker,472, BIRTH:-BROWN , TINA RENEE,134, 02/05/1951-BTH- -BROWN, BILLIE JOE,134, 10/19/1952-BTH- -BROWN, SUSAN PATRICIA,134, 03/21/1955-BTH- -BROWN, TINA RENEE,134, 08/13/1956-BTH- -BROWN, JOHN BARRY,134, 03/22/1959-BTH- -BROWN, DEAN GARRY,680, Luther (Luke) John BrownBirthMay 29, 1931, Alamance County, North Carolina404, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH5Q-DB1 : 8 December 2014), John Glenn Brown, 1931; from "North Carolina,256, John Glenn "Bill" Brown
DeathJan 15, 2026, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina256, John Glenn "Bill" Brown
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina256, John Glenn "Bill" Brown
FatherLuther Van BROWN (1896-1976)
MotherLula Kate JONES (1896-1959)
Spouses
1Geraldine Busick WESTBROOK 3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Violette Christine Brown,632,3, Geraldine Busick Brown,632, 2016 Reunion,256, Jacqueline Brown Barker,472, BIRTH:-BROWN , TINA RENEE,134, 02/05/1951-BTH- -BROWN, BILLIE JOE,134, 10/19/1952-BTH- -BROWN, SUSAN PATRICIA,134, 03/21/1955-BTH- -BROWN, TINA RENEE,134, 08/13/1956-BTH- -BROWN, JOHN BARRY,134, 03/22/1959-BTH- -BROWN, DEAN GARRY,680, Luther (Luke) John Brown
3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Violette Christine Brown,632,3, Geraldine Busick Brown,632, 2016 Reunion,256, Jacqueline Brown Barker,472, BIRTH:-BROWN , TINA RENEE,134, 02/05/1951-BTH- -BROWN, BILLIE JOE,134, 10/19/1952-BTH- -BROWN, SUSAN PATRICIA,134, 03/21/1955-BTH- -BROWN, TINA RENEE,134, 08/13/1956-BTH- -BROWN, JOHN BARRY,134, 03/22/1959-BTH- -BROWN, DEAN GARRY,680, Luther (Luke) John BrownBirthJan 6, 19333, Geraldine Busick Brown,470, Geraldine Busick Brown
DeathApr 8, 2016, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Geraldine Busick Brown
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Geraldine Busick Brown
FatherGranger Allen WESTBROOK (1916-2004)
MotherOpal Eurea BUSICK (1911-2005)
Marriageabt 1949470, Geraldine Busick Brown
Obituary Online notes for “Bill” John Glenn BROWN
John Glenn "Bill" Brown
May 29, 1931 — January 15, 2026
Brown Summit
John Glenn “Bill” Brown passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital, following several months of declining health. He was born on May 29, 1931, to the late Luther Van Brown and Lula Kate Jones Brown.
Farming was Bill’s first and lifelong passion, and he dedicated many years to it before retiring from Lorillard Tobacco after 36 years of service. Known for his strong work ethic, Bill approached everything he did with commitment and care, always looking after his family and friends.
In his younger days, Bill loved traveling to Myrtle Beach. He also had a deep love for baseball and was a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. Some of his fondest memories were the simple pleasures of Sunday outings to Mayflower with his family, where time together meant the most.
Bill is survived by his children: Billie Jo Allen and husband Kenneth, Tina Chrismon, Barry Brown and wife Connie, and Garry Brown and wife Janet; eight grandchildren—Brandon Allen, Michael Allen, Ryan Church, Shea Chrismon, Olivia Shreve, Jessica Butcher, Dawn Apple, and Sierra Shelton and ten great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Geraldine Busick Brown; his daughter Susan Church; a grandson, Luther John “Luke” Brown; a granddaughter, Tonya Church; and a stepson, Norman Shelton.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers Howard Brown and Van Brown, and his sisters Violet Brown, Edna Michael, and Jackie Barker.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church, and at other times at the residence.
Special thanks are extended to his caretaker, Teresa Martinez, and his physical therapist, Mel Omato, for their devoted care and support.
Bill’s life was a testament to love, service, and dedication, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Apple’s Chapel Christian Church, 7345 NC Hwy 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249. 256, John Glenn "Bill" Brown
May 29, 1931 — January 15, 2026
Brown Summit
John Glenn “Bill” Brown passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital, following several months of declining health. He was born on May 29, 1931, to the late Luther Van Brown and Lula Kate Jones Brown.
Farming was Bill’s first and lifelong passion, and he dedicated many years to it before retiring from Lorillard Tobacco after 36 years of service. Known for his strong work ethic, Bill approached everything he did with commitment and care, always looking after his family and friends.
In his younger days, Bill loved traveling to Myrtle Beach. He also had a deep love for baseball and was a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. Some of his fondest memories were the simple pleasures of Sunday outings to Mayflower with his family, where time together meant the most.
Bill is survived by his children: Billie Jo Allen and husband Kenneth, Tina Chrismon, Barry Brown and wife Connie, and Garry Brown and wife Janet; eight grandchildren—Brandon Allen, Michael Allen, Ryan Church, Shea Chrismon, Olivia Shreve, Jessica Butcher, Dawn Apple, and Sierra Shelton and ten great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Geraldine Busick Brown; his daughter Susan Church; a grandson, Luther John “Luke” Brown; a granddaughter, Tonya Church; and a stepson, Norman Shelton.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers Howard Brown and Van Brown, and his sisters Violet Brown, Edna Michael, and Jackie Barker.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church, and at other times at the residence.
Special thanks are extended to his caretaker, Teresa Martinez, and his physical therapist, Mel Omato, for their devoted care and support.
Bill’s life was a testament to love, service, and dedication, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Apple’s Chapel Christian Church, 7345 NC Hwy 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249. 256, John Glenn "Bill" Brown