William “Bill” Eugene Brown, 68
William “Bill” Brown of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at AdventHealth Celebration.
He was born March 26, 1957, in Lake Wales to the late Eugene and Sylvia Brown. Bill was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales where he retired from Warner University as the Supervising Director of Facilities. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill attended the Florida Flywheelers event in Fort Meade each year. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains and watching Old Western movies. He always stayed busy doing showtime renovations.
Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lynda Brown; daughters, Kristin Brown of Lake Wales, Shannon Brown and companion Greg of Lake Wales; sons, Jared Brown and companion Chelsea of Lake Wales, Jason Walker of Lake Wales; sister, Carolyn Jones of Jacksonville; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Dr. Steven Darr officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
