Jess William "Bill" Brown

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Jess William “Bill” Brown

April 9, 1928 To July 4, 2010

Mr. Jess William “Bill” Brown passed away

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

with the comfort of his family.

He was born April 9, 1928 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

a son of Jess Yeoman and Eleanor ( Howley ) Brown.

On December 1, 1951 he was married to

Dorothy Louise Bennett at

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor.

Mr. Brown was a long time resident of Ann Arbor.

Mr. Brown was a member of

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church,

Dexter American Legion ,

Ann Arbor Elks Lodge,

Knights of Columbus, N.R.A.,

Tri-County Sportsman League,

and the State Street Area Association.

He was a proud supporter of the

Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association.

He was proud of the fact that he received

his motorcycle operator’s license at the age of 75.

Mr. Brown was also an avid deer hunter.

During the Korean War Mr. Brown proudly

served his country in the U.S. Army

with the 101^st Airborne Division.

Mr. Brown was the owner of the College Shoe Repair &

Hockey store on Williams Street in Ann Arbor.

The store was founded by his father and

grandfather in 1937.

Mr. Brown took over ownership in 1951.

Mr. Brown was the beloved husband for

59 years of Dorothy Brown.

Dear father of Mary “Midge” (Brian Duggan) Hirth,

Beverly (Andrew) McDonnell, Dale (Howard) Camfield,

Patrick Brown, Jackie (Vince) Price and

Douglas Brown.

Fond grandfather of 6 grandchildren;

Jake, John, Alex, Chad William, Glen & Maddie.

Brother of LouAnn Brown and Elizabeth Redies.

Preceded in death by his son

Jess William Brown, Jr. on Oct. 21, 1982.

The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. until the

time of the memorial mass at 11 A.M. on Saturday,

July 10, 2010 at St. Thomas the

Apostle Catholic Church, 517 Elizabeth, Ann Arbor.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the

American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements entrusted to

Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home

(734-697-9400).