Dr. William Newton Brown

Dr. William Newton Brown, 84, of Tallahassee died Sunday (6/14) at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. A native of Birmingham, AL he came to the Tallahassee area following his retirement from Fairmont State College where he was a Professor of Biology. He earned his doctorate in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. He was raised as an Episcopalian. Dr. Brown enjoyed teaching and when not at work was most often in his garden tending to his flowers, vegetables and planting more seeds. An avid tennis fan he would often be sure to get a nap during the day so he could watch the Austrian open. He was an accomplished artist and spent time painting and also worked on crossword puzzles continually. He was very family oriented and enjoyed baking. Everyone always looked forward to his pound cakes and cookies.

Those he leaves behind include his wife of 62 years: Nancy; sons: Mark D. (Sherri), Keith; daughters: Beck (Doug) Shuler, Kelly; sister: Frances Petway; grandchildren: Bryce, Bret, Cole, Kayla, Cullen, Bailey, Cane, Gray, Morgan and Bronson; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday (6/19) at 2:00 PM in Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Chapel, Riggins Road.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Dr. Brown's Honor to the American Diabetes Association.