Mr. Brown was born to the late Joseph Pritchard Brown, Sr. and Aileen Autrey Brown in Richmond, VA. Joe loved Woodland and spent his life serving the community, always extending a helping hand when he could.

Joe loved Woodland and spent his life serving the community, always extending a helping hand when he could.  He has been a dairy farmer for Maola milk company for many years and loved his cows, calling most by their name.  Although Joe could be stubborn and set in his ways, he loved his family dearly and was always there for them.  He was awarded a plaque making him a Master Gardener and was a devoted member of The Cedar Grove Friends Meeting House being recorded as Elder in 1991.  He was a also a member of Woodland Men's Club for many years, served on the board at Pine Forest Rest Home, served on the Board of Directors for North Carolina Farm Bureau, and took care of many other civic duties for the community building in Woodland  He was loved by many and will deeply missed by all that knew him.  Please honor "Joe" and his civic devotion by donating to the Cedar Grove Friends Meeting House.