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Travis Martin Brown Sr.

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Birth	:	13 May 1914 Marion, Marion County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2001 Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Manning Cemetery, Manning, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.7024994, -80.2061005
Inscription	:	MAJ US ARMY WWII Silver Star Purple Heart Spearhead 3rd Armored Div
Description	:	WORLD WAR II Son of George Milton and Lena Martin Brown, husband of Frances Harley. MANNING - Travis Martin Brown Sr., 87, husband of Frances Harley Brown, died Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. Born in Marion, he was a son of the late George M. Brown and Lena Martin Brown. He was a graduate of Mullins High School and Wofford College, class of 1936, where he was a varsity letterman, president of his senior class, member of Blue Key National Honor Society, Scabbard and Blade, National Honorary Military Society, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and various other campus offices. He... Read More	WORLD WAR II Son of George Milton and Lena Martin Brown, husband of Frances Harley. MANNING - Travis Martin Brown Sr., 87, husband of Frances Harley Brown, died Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. Born in Marion, he was a son of the late George M. Brown and Lena Martin Brown. He was a graduate of Mullins High School and Wofford College, class of 1936, where he was a varsity letterman, president of his senior class, member of Blue Key National Honor Society, Scabbard and Blade, National Honorary Military Society, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and various other campus offices. He founded Brown's 5-10-25 Cent Stores after a year of active duty as a second lieutenant with the US Army. Recalled shortly after Pearl Harbor, he served with the famed Third Armored "Spearhead" Division through five battle campaigns in Europe. He was awarded the Silver Star medal, Purple Heart, distinguished Presidential Unit Citation, Belgian Fourragere, and European medal with five campaign stars. He retired from the active reserves in 1954 with the rank of major. He was a member of the local advisory board of the National Bank of South Carolina, beginning with its establishment, and later as emeritus member. He served as charter member of the board of trustees of Sumter Area Technical College and a charter member of the Sumter Area Technical College Foundation. He was a former vice president and member of the board of governors of the Third Armored Division Association. He was a past president of the Manning High Monarch Club, a member of St. Peters Lodge AFM, the American Legion, VFE, DAV, and former member of the Manning's Civitan Club and member and past president of the morning Rotary Club. He was a member of Manning United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer. Survivors besides his wife of the home include a son, Travis M. Brown Jr. of Manning; two daughters, Cynthia B. Whitaker and her husband, John Paul Whitaker of Newberry and Cheri Lynn Brown of North Myrtle Beach; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Elizabeth "Betsi" Brown. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Manning United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Pettit officiating. Published in The State, November 2, 2001

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Travis Martin Brown Sr.'s memorial is located at: Manning Cemetery, Manning, Clarendon County, USA.
When did Travis Martin Brown Sr. death?
Travis Martin Brown Sr. death on 31 Oct 2001 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.7024994
Longitude: -80.2061005

Family Members:

Parent

George Milton Brown

(1881 - 1955)

Lena Martin Brown

(1890 - 1986)

Spouse

Frances Elizabeth Harley Brown

(1915 - 2013)

Siblings

Charles Lee Grimsley

(1909 - 1984)

Children

Frances Elizabeth Brown

(1951 - 1973)

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Coordinate: 33.7024994, -80.2061005

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14. Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7416840, -80.1863785

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Coordinate: 33.6660995, -80.2382965

16. Saint Matthew Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6809600, -80.1550610

17. Blackwell Grave Site
Manning, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate: 33.6566730, -80.1888140

18. Providence Christian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6709470, -80.1621820

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21. Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7533400, -80.2082200

22. Lees Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7127991, -80.1421967

23. Providence AME Church Cemetery
Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate: 33.6628800, -80.1591340

24. Paxville Baptist Church Cemetery
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