Lee R. Brown

August 27th at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born January 12, 1923, Lee was one of 6 boys and a girl born to Oscar Clarence Brown and Savanna Lee Cable Brown. The Brown family is a direct descendant of one of the founding families of High Point.

Lee spent a big part of his childhood hunting with his brothers as well as excelling in sports in the High Point School Systems.

From 1942-1945 Lee was a decorated soldier serving in the US Army Aircorp alongside 4 of his brothers in the Asiatic Pacific Realm. Shortly after returning home, on December 22, 1945 in a little shop in downtown High Point he met the love of his life, Ethel Leigh Bryant. The two were married October 5, 1946 and enjoyed 63 years together residing and raising their two children in High Point.

Lee was a Master Craftsman with Tomlinson Furniture for 31 years. During this time Lee starred as catcher for their Industrial League softball teams that captured city championships 3 years in a row 1949-1951. He retired from Hickory White in 2001.

One of Lee’s true passions was golf. Starting as a boy and lasting until 2002, when he became physically unable to play, Lee could be found every Saturday (and some weekdays too) playing a round with his buddies. Lee was one of the top amateurs in High Point for three decades, winning several local tournaments. He could recall in great detail each and every one of his 21 career Hole-In-Ones.

Lee was a faithful member of Friendly Baptist Church since 1953. He served as a Trustee, Deacon, and Usher. The family would like to thank the members of Friendly Baptist for their loving support of Lee over the years.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his five brothers, Bud, Clete, Cotton, Clifford, and Vernon.

He is survived by his wife Ethel Bryant Brown and his two children Myra Brown Clodfelter (Wade), and Michael Brown all of High Point, his sister, Anne Younger, Grandchildren Jason Clodfelter and Ty Clodfelter (Janet). Also surviving, the pride and joy of his life the last 8 years was that of his Great Grandson Jacob Clodfelter, “Paw-Paw” would “light up” whenever his little buddy was in the room. He is also survived by a very special Sister-in-Law Jean Brown, and several Nieces and Nephews.

The family will be receiving friends Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 at the East Lexington location of Sechrest Funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Sechrest Chapel followed by burial at Floral Gardens. Pastor Tommy Harrold and Pastor David Mercandante will be officiating the service. Pallbearers will be Ty Clodfelter, Boyd Brown, Chris Sears, Jimmy Brown, John McPherson, and Steve Nicks. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Clodfelter, Rodney Brown, Carl Hinson, and Jim Kendrick.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bernard Chinnasami, the staff at the Cancer Center of High Point, Ms. Alysha Williams, and the Hospice Home of High Point.

Donations may be made in Lee’s memory to Hospice of the Piedmont

1801 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262.

Please share your condolences with the family at www.sechrestfunerals.com.