Walter Brown of Visalia Dies
Walter Clinton Brown, a lifelong Visalian who spent his entire career ranching in this area, died yesterday afternoon at his 3911 E. Mineral King Ave. home after a long illness.
Mr. Brown attended Visalia schools, served as a volunteer fireman many years and played on local baseball teams in Visalia's early years.
He also was known for his knowledge of grafting, budding and pruning practices on citrus trees.
Mr. Brown married Hazel Dailey in Visalia in 1909. She survives him.
He also leaves a son, Harry Brown of Long Beach; tow daughters, Mrs. Mary Thornbury and Mrs. Lois Pollock of Visalia, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Brooks-Miller Funeral Home by E.R. Connelly, will burial in the Visalia Cemetery.
Walter Brown of Visalia Dies
Walter Clinton Brown, a lifelong Visalian who spent his entire career ranching in this area, died yesterday afternoon at his 3911 E. Mineral King Ave. home after a long illness.
Mr. Brown attended Visalia schools, served as a volunteer fireman many years and played on local baseball teams in Visalia's early years.
He also was known for his knowledge of grafting, budding and pruning practices on citrus trees.
Mr. Brown married Hazel Dailey in Visalia in 1909. She survives him.
He also leaves a son, Harry Brown of Long Beach; tow daughters, Mrs. Mary Thornbury and Mrs. Lois Pollock of Visalia, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Brooks-Miller Funeral Home by E.R. Connelly, will burial in the Visalia Cemetery.
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