Obituaries

William David Brown

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William David Brown, age 73, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1943, in Shirleysburg, Pa., to William Roy and Evelyn Goshorn Brown. He is preceded in death by his father; and two sisters who died at childbirth. Bill found such value in education. He attained his AA in Mathematics from Allan Hancock Junior College, a bachelor's degree from Cleveland Institute of Electronics, his BSEE from the University of Arkansas, his MSEE from Penn State University, his PhDEE from The University of New Mexico, as well as attending Presbyterian Church USA Academy for Theological Study. He spent many of his working years as a professor passing on his knowledge. His first position as professor was held at the University of New Mexico as Adjunct Professor from 1975 to 1977. He then held several positions with the University of Arkansas in the department of electrical engineering from 1977 to 2008 including Assistant Professor, Professor, University Professor, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering, and Director of the High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC). Bill also served as part time Deputy Sheriff for the Washington County Sheriff's Department beginning in 1978. He pastored West Fork First Presbyterian Church for approximately twenty years. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marge Brown of the home; his mother, Evelyn Brown of Chambersburg, Pa.; his two brothers, Charles Brown and wife Carolyn of Davis, Okla., and Denny Brown and wife Donna of Chambersburg, Pa.; his three children, William K. "Casey" Brown and wife Tammy of Lincoln Dr. Robert D. Brown and wife Dr. Melissa Brown of Bentonville, and Mary Anne Mabry and husband Wes of Fayetteville; his six grandchildren, Michael Brown, Sarah Brown, Maggie Mabry, Samuel Brown, Annie Mabry, and Mary Brown; and dozens of nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 10–11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 4511 W Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, Ark. 72704. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, following the visitation at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Interment immediately following at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William D and Margaret A Brown Faculty and Staff Award, in care of Connie Howard, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Arkansas, 3217 Bell Engineering, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701, or The Children's Safety Center at 614 E Emma Ave, Springdale, Ark. 72764. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.

Published April 2, 2017

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