Joseph Alvey Brown

Joseph Alvey Brown of Chester SC passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday January 15, 2021.He was born in Macon GA on January 13, 1935.He graduated from Cary High School in Cary NC and served in the 101st Airborne division of the US Army. Joe worked in commercial construction in Charlotte NC his entire life. He retired and moved to Lake Lure NC where he loved exploring the outdoors and tending his myriad flowers and shrubs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Dorothy Ghent Brown. He is survived by their three children, Karen Brown Ashe (Charles) of Cheste, SC, Dean Brown (Christal) of Whitakers NC and David Brown (Laura) of Chester SC and a former daughter-in-law, Alesha Brown of Clayton NC.He loved his 9 grandchildren immensely: Heather Ashe Malone, Joseph Ashe, Elizabeth Ashe, Wesley Brown, Lauren Brown, Allison Brown, Carter Brown, Noah Brown and Jacob Brown. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Care of SC at 1639 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.