William R. Brown, Sr.

MANCHESTER – William "Bill" R. Brown, Sr., 79, of Manchester, passed away, Saturday, April 1, 2023, Kingston Court in York.

Bill was born July 19, 1943, in Newburgh, New York and was the son of the late James and Rose Mary (Lease) Brown.

He graduated in 1961 from Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, NY.  Following high school, Bill was a music performer prior to being called to serve his country. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from the late 1960s to early 1970s.  After Bill was discharged from the Air Force his employment included, salesman, entrepreneur and retail.

Bill is survived by his sons, Waylon Brown, William Brown, Jr, Andrew Brown, Samuel Brown, and Benjamin Brown; his daughters, Jennifer Brown, Sarah Harrington, Trinity DeMars, and Deborah Jessop; Twenty Two Grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  Bill was preceded in death by his son, Jeremiah Brown and his grandson, Emerson Brown.

A Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 6, 2023 at New Life Presbyterian Church, 970 Cape Horn Road, York, PA.  Officiating at the service will be his pastor Reverend Erik Swanson.  Burial will be private in Hoover's cemetery in Starview, Mount Wolf.  Military Honors will be performed by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Mount Wolf.

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