From the Jackson Progress-Argus, September 27, 1956
J. D. Brownlee Buried Monday at Mt. Vernon
Funeral services for James Drayton Brownlee, 82, prominent retired Butts county farmer who died Saturday night at this home following a period of declining health, were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Dr. P. F. Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were R. N. Tingle, Olin Pettigrew, Newt Etheredge, F. L. Maddox, Paul Maddox, A. F. Maddox.
Mr. Brownlee, a native of Butts county, was the son of Thomas Newton Brownlee and Mrs. Jane Hoard Brownlee, pioneer residents of Butts county. One of the county's most successful farmers, noted for his progressiveness in new agricultural practices, Mr. Brownlee had long been associated with the civic growth of his community and county. Esteemed by all, he had a wide circle of friends who regret to learn of his passing. A member of the Paran Baptist Church, Mr. Brownlee had served as director of the Farmers Union Warehouse for over 50 years.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. F. Freeman, Forsyth; Mrs. N. A. Powell, Jackson; Mrs. A. H. Caldwell, Griffin; one son, Charles Brownlee, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, Jackson; Mrs. G. F. Etheredge, Jackson; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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J. D. Brownlee Buried Monday at Mt. Vernon
Funeral services for James Drayton Brownlee, 82, prominent retired Butts county farmer who died Saturday night at this home following a period of declining health, were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Dr. P. F. Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were R. N. Tingle, Olin Pettigrew, Newt Etheredge, F. L. Maddox, Paul Maddox, A. F. Maddox.
Mr. Brownlee, a native of Butts county, was the son of Thomas Newton Brownlee and Mrs. Jane Hoard Brownlee, pioneer residents of Butts county. One of the county's most successful farmers, noted for his progressiveness in new agricultural practices, Mr. Brownlee had long been associated with the civic growth of his community and county. Esteemed by all, he had a wide circle of friends who regret to learn of his passing. A member of the Paran Baptist Church, Mr. Brownlee had served as director of the Farmers Union Warehouse for over 50 years.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. F. Freeman, Forsyth; Mrs. N. A. Powell, Jackson; Mrs. A. H. Caldwell, Griffin; one son, Charles Brownlee, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, Jackson; Mrs. G. F. Etheredge, Jackson; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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From the Jackson Progress-Argus, September 27, 1956
J. D. Brownlee Buried Monday at Mt. Vernon
Funeral services for James Drayton Brownlee, 82, prominent retired Butts county farmer who died Saturday night at this home following a period of declining health, were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Dr. P. F. Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were R. N. Tingle, Olin Pettigrew, Newt Etheredge, F. L. Maddox, Paul Maddox, A. F. Maddox.
Mr. Brownlee, a native of Butts county, was the son of Thomas Newton Brownlee and Mrs. Jane Hoard Brownlee, pioneer residents of Butts county. One of the county's most successful farmers, noted for his progressiveness in new agricultural practices, Mr. Brownlee had long been associated with the civic growth of his community and county. Esteemed by all, he had a wide circle of friends who regret to learn of his passing. A member of the Paran Baptist Church, Mr. Brownlee had served as director of the Farmers Union Warehouse for over 50 years.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. F. Freeman, Forsyth; Mrs. N. A. Powell, Jackson; Mrs. A. H. Caldwell, Griffin; one son, Charles Brownlee, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, Jackson; Mrs. G. F. Etheredge, Jackson; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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J. D. Brownlee Buried Monday at Mt. Vernon
Funeral services for James Drayton Brownlee, 82, prominent retired Butts county farmer who died Saturday night at this home following a period of declining health, were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Dr. P. F. Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were R. N. Tingle, Olin Pettigrew, Newt Etheredge, F. L. Maddox, Paul Maddox, A. F. Maddox.
Mr. Brownlee, a native of Butts county, was the son of Thomas Newton Brownlee and Mrs. Jane Hoard Brownlee, pioneer residents of Butts county. One of the county's most successful farmers, noted for his progressiveness in new agricultural practices, Mr. Brownlee had long been associated with the civic growth of his community and county. Esteemed by all, he had a wide circle of friends who regret to learn of his passing. A member of the Paran Baptist Church, Mr. Brownlee had served as director of the Farmers Union Warehouse for over 50 years.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. F. Freeman, Forsyth; Mrs. N. A. Powell, Jackson; Mrs. A. H. Caldwell, Griffin; one son, Charles Brownlee, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, Jackson; Mrs. G. F. Etheredge, Jackson; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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