Walt was born Sept 10, 1932 in Bradenton, FL to the late William Edgar and Susie Brown.
He was a graduate of Manatee High School in 1950 and was a member of the varsity football team.
Walt spent his entire professional career in the electrical supply industry. He was Vice President of Operations for Consolidated Electric Supply and employed with them for over 41 years. He was considered a driving force and very well respected in the industry. He touched many of his peer’s lives with advice, direction and support.
Walt is survived by his beloved wife of sixteen years, Florence “Chick” Brown of Chicago, IL. and by his sisters Lily Furnas, Bradenton, FL, Doris Brown, Bradenton, FL, and Carolin Rabinette, Alma, GA. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Walt was preceded in death by his brother Cecil Brown and sister Dasie Marie Chancey.
He was the father of two sons, James David Brown (wife Linda) Cape Coral, FL and Robert Stephen Brown (wife Pamela) Naples, FL and stepfather to Craig James Panson, Chicago, IL and stepdaughter Robin Panson Davino, Chicago, IL.
A Memorial Service in his honor will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 at Estero United Methodist Church, 8088 Lords Way Estero, FL 33928.
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