Willie was the son of Henry S. Brown and Alice Belle Pierce or Prince. Willie and Sarah had four children: Orville Clayton, Glen Royal, Elbert and Maxine.
His WWI draft registration is signed Willie Wade Brown, confirms his birthdate and place of birth as Bolivar, Missouri, that he is a self-employed farmer, resident of Quinter, Kansas, and has a brother and sister under age 12 who depend on him for support. His obituary states that he has three living siblings: Len, Lilly and Lee. The only census family in Missouri with that set of siblings is that of Henry S. and Alice B. Brown, both of Missouri. In census data with his parents, he is listed as "Winnie" which must have been a nickname.
Obituary: "Willie Wade Brown, son of Henry and Belle Brown, was born July 13, 1895 AT Morrisville, Missouri. He grew up and attended shcool in that area. In the fall of 1914 he came to Sheridan County, Kansas, and worked on a farm. Later he went to farming for himself. Bill served his country as an army cook in WWI. On July 20, 1919 he was united in marriage to Sarah Rebecca Simon at the bride's home. To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Orville, Gleb, Elbert and Maxine. Bill and Sarah lived on the farm south of Tasco until 1944. Then they operated a cafe in Hoxie until 1969, when failing health caused them to sell it. Te Browns enjoyed over 58 years of married life together. Bill was of a generous nature and served many meals to those in need of food. When on the farm, the delicious watermelons he raised were enjoyed by many friends. His family and home meant much to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren greatly. Bill became a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1919. He attended the Church of Christ in Hoxie as long as he was able. He had been ill for the past seven years, and bedfast the last several months. Bill was a patient sufferer. He had been cared for in the home by his faithfull wife with the help of Glen and Molly. He entered the Sheridan County Hospital Wednesday, April 19 and death came as a blessed release when he passed away suddenly April 20, 1978. His parents, two sisters, and one grandson preceded him in death. Left to mourn is passing are: his wife, Sarah of the home in Hoxie; Orville and his wife Elaine Brown of Afton, Okla; Glen and his wife Molly Brown of Hoxie; Elbert and his wife Leona Brown of Kanas City, Mo; Maxine and Clarence Michaelis of Wakeeney; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Len and Lee, and a sister, Lilly, all of Missouri; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bill will be greatly missed by his many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday April 23, 1978 from the Mickey Chapel of the Stars at 2 p.m. Clergymen officiating were Darrell Foltz and Kieth Hull. Burial was in the Hoxie Cemetery."
His WWI draft registration is signed Willie Wade Brown, confirms his birthdate and place of birth as Bolivar, Missouri, that he is a self-employed farmer, resident of Quinter, Kansas, and has a brother and sister under age 12 who depend on him for support. His obituary states that he has three living siblings: Len, Lilly and Lee. The only census family in Missouri with that set of siblings is that of Henry S. and Alice B. Brown, both of Missouri. In census data with his parents, he is listed as "Winnie" which must have been a nickname.
Obituary: "Willie Wade Brown, son of Henry and Belle Brown, was born July 13, 1895 AT Morrisville, Missouri. He grew up and attended shcool in that area. In the fall of 1914 he came to Sheridan County, Kansas, and worked on a farm. Later he went to farming for himself. Bill served his country as an army cook in WWI. On July 20, 1919 he was united in marriage to Sarah Rebecca Simon at the bride's home. To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Orville, Gleb, Elbert and Maxine. Bill and Sarah lived on the farm south of Tasco until 1944. Then they operated a cafe in Hoxie until 1969, when failing health caused them to sell it. Te Browns enjoyed over 58 years of married life together. Bill was of a generous nature and served many meals to those in need of food. When on the farm, the delicious watermelons he raised were enjoyed by many friends. His family and home meant much to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren greatly. Bill became a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1919. He attended the Church of Christ in Hoxie as long as he was able. He had been ill for the past seven years, and bedfast the last several months. Bill was a patient sufferer. He had been cared for in the home by his faithfull wife with the help of Glen and Molly. He entered the Sheridan County Hospital Wednesday, April 19 and death came as a blessed release when he passed away suddenly April 20, 1978. His parents, two sisters, and one grandson preceded him in death. Left to mourn is passing are: his wife, Sarah of the home in Hoxie; Orville and his wife Elaine Brown of Afton, Okla; Glen and his wife Molly Brown of Hoxie; Elbert and his wife Leona Brown of Kanas City, Mo; Maxine and Clarence Michaelis of Wakeeney; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Len and Lee, and a sister, Lilly, all of Missouri; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bill will be greatly missed by his many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday April 23, 1978 from the Mickey Chapel of the Stars at 2 p.m. Clergymen officiating were Darrell Foltz and Kieth Hull. Burial was in the Hoxie Cemetery."
Willie was the son of Henry S. Brown and Alice Belle Pierce or Prince. Willie and Sarah had four children: Orville Clayton, Glen Royal, Elbert and Maxine.
His WWI draft registration is signed Willie Wade Brown, confirms his birthdate and place of birth as Bolivar, Missouri, that he is a self-employed farmer, resident of Quinter, Kansas, and has a brother and sister under age 12 who depend on him for support. His obituary states that he has three living siblings: Len, Lilly and Lee. The only census family in Missouri with that set of siblings is that of Henry S. and Alice B. Brown, both of Missouri. In census data with his parents, he is listed as "Winnie" which must have been a nickname.
Obituary: "Willie Wade Brown, son of Henry and Belle Brown, was born July 13, 1895 AT Morrisville, Missouri. He grew up and attended shcool in that area. In the fall of 1914 he came to Sheridan County, Kansas, and worked on a farm. Later he went to farming for himself. Bill served his country as an army cook in WWI. On July 20, 1919 he was united in marriage to Sarah Rebecca Simon at the bride's home. To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Orville, Gleb, Elbert and Maxine. Bill and Sarah lived on the farm south of Tasco until 1944. Then they operated a cafe in Hoxie until 1969, when failing health caused them to sell it. Te Browns enjoyed over 58 years of married life together. Bill was of a generous nature and served many meals to those in need of food. When on the farm, the delicious watermelons he raised were enjoyed by many friends. His family and home meant much to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren greatly. Bill became a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1919. He attended the Church of Christ in Hoxie as long as he was able. He had been ill for the past seven years, and bedfast the last several months. Bill was a patient sufferer. He had been cared for in the home by his faithfull wife with the help of Glen and Molly. He entered the Sheridan County Hospital Wednesday, April 19 and death came as a blessed release when he passed away suddenly April 20, 1978. His parents, two sisters, and one grandson preceded him in death. Left to mourn is passing are: his wife, Sarah of the home in Hoxie; Orville and his wife Elaine Brown of Afton, Okla; Glen and his wife Molly Brown of Hoxie; Elbert and his wife Leona Brown of Kanas City, Mo; Maxine and Clarence Michaelis of Wakeeney; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Len and Lee, and a sister, Lilly, all of Missouri; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bill will be greatly missed by his many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday April 23, 1978 from the Mickey Chapel of the Stars at 2 p.m. Clergymen officiating were Darrell Foltz and Kieth Hull. Burial was in the Hoxie Cemetery."
His WWI draft registration is signed Willie Wade Brown, confirms his birthdate and place of birth as Bolivar, Missouri, that he is a self-employed farmer, resident of Quinter, Kansas, and has a brother and sister under age 12 who depend on him for support. His obituary states that he has three living siblings: Len, Lilly and Lee. The only census family in Missouri with that set of siblings is that of Henry S. and Alice B. Brown, both of Missouri. In census data with his parents, he is listed as "Winnie" which must have been a nickname.
Obituary: "Willie Wade Brown, son of Henry and Belle Brown, was born July 13, 1895 AT Morrisville, Missouri. He grew up and attended shcool in that area. In the fall of 1914 he came to Sheridan County, Kansas, and worked on a farm. Later he went to farming for himself. Bill served his country as an army cook in WWI. On July 20, 1919 he was united in marriage to Sarah Rebecca Simon at the bride's home. To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Orville, Gleb, Elbert and Maxine. Bill and Sarah lived on the farm south of Tasco until 1944. Then they operated a cafe in Hoxie until 1969, when failing health caused them to sell it. Te Browns enjoyed over 58 years of married life together. Bill was of a generous nature and served many meals to those in need of food. When on the farm, the delicious watermelons he raised were enjoyed by many friends. His family and home meant much to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren greatly. Bill became a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1919. He attended the Church of Christ in Hoxie as long as he was able. He had been ill for the past seven years, and bedfast the last several months. Bill was a patient sufferer. He had been cared for in the home by his faithfull wife with the help of Glen and Molly. He entered the Sheridan County Hospital Wednesday, April 19 and death came as a blessed release when he passed away suddenly April 20, 1978. His parents, two sisters, and one grandson preceded him in death. Left to mourn is passing are: his wife, Sarah of the home in Hoxie; Orville and his wife Elaine Brown of Afton, Okla; Glen and his wife Molly Brown of Hoxie; Elbert and his wife Leona Brown of Kanas City, Mo; Maxine and Clarence Michaelis of Wakeeney; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Len and Lee, and a sister, Lilly, all of Missouri; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bill will be greatly missed by his many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday April 23, 1978 from the Mickey Chapel of the Stars at 2 p.m. Clergymen officiating were Darrell Foltz and Kieth Hull. Burial was in the Hoxie Cemetery."
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