Beverly Browne Obituary Beverly "Bev" Watkinson Browne December 22, 1932 - February 9, 2013 Franklin - Beverly (Bev) Watkinson Browne, 80, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence in Atlanta, GA. Bev was born on December 22, 1932 in Franklin, VA to Winston and Alma Browne. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1950, the Woodbury Forest School in 1952 and the University of Virginia in 1956. After UVA, Bev became an Artillery Officer for the first Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his service, Bev entered the Paper Industry. He lived and traveled all over the country with several different organizations. In 1979, he took a position as President of Diameter Paper Company in Atlanta, where he retired in 2005. Growing up on a farm in rural Franklin, VA, Bev loved the outdoors and excelled in sports. Throughout his life, he could just as easily be found hunting Quail or Duck as playing tennis or golf. However, after retirement, Bev on most days could be found on the golf course. Bev is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Browne; son, Judson Browne of Atlanta, GA; son, David Browne of Boca Raton, FL and his wife, Kim, and their children, Jackson and Peyton; brother, Dr. Winston Browne, Jr. of Boykins, VA; and sister, Alma O Hara of Atlanta, GA and her husband, David. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, VA, with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2111778 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/beverly-browne-obituary?id=24256872 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/beverly-w-browne-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Beverly "Bev" Watkinson Browne, born on 22 December 1932, passed away on 9 February 2013. He was an Army officer and later became President of Diameter Paper Company. Bev enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sportsman, leaving behind his wife and two sons. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service for Beverly Watkinson Browne was held on 15 June 2013 at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins, VA, officiated by Rev. Raymond Bunn. ## The Edited Obituary Beverly "Bev" Watkinson Browne 22 December 1932 - 9 February 2013 Franklin - Beverly (Bev) Watkinson Browne, 80, passed away Saturday, 9 February 2013 at his residence in Atlanta, GA. Bev was born on 22 December 1932 in Franklin, VA to Winston and Alma Browne. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1950, the Woodbury Forest School in 1952, and the University of Virginia in 1956. After UVA, Bev became an Artillery Officer for the first Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his service, Bev entered the paper industry. He lived and traveled all over the country with several different organizations. In 1979, he took a position as President of Diameter Paper Company in Atlanta, where he retired in 2005. Growing up on a farm in rural Franklin, VA, Bev loved the outdoors and excelled in sports. Throughout his life, he could just as easily be found hunting quail or duck as playing tennis or golf. However, after retirement, Bev on most days could be found on the golf course. Bev is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Browne; son, Judson Browne of Atlanta, GA; son, David Browne of Boca Raton, FL and his wife, Kim, and their children, Jackson and Peyton; brother, Dr. Winston Browne, Jr. of Boykins, VA; and sister, Alma O'Hara of Atlanta, GA and her husband, David. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at 2:00 pm at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, VA, with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Beverly Bev Watkinson Browne | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 22 December 1932; Franklin, VA | | Death | 9 February 2013; Atlanta, GA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------|----------------| | Beverly Bev Watkinson Browne | Decedent | Atlanta, GA | | Elizabeth Browne | Spouse | Unknown | | Judson Browne | Child | Atlanta, GA | | David Browne | Child | Boca Raton, FL | | Kim Browne | Child's Spouse | Boca Raton, FL | | Jackson Browne | Grandchild | Boca Raton, FL | | Peyton Browne | Grandchild | Boca Raton, FL | | Dr. Winston Browne, Jr. | Sibling | Boykins, VA | | Alma O'Hara | Sibling | Atlanta, GA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Beverly "Bev" Watkinson Browne was born on 22 December 1932 in Franklin, VA. 2. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1950, Woodbury Forest School in 1952, and the University of Virginia in 1956. 3. Bev served as an Artillery Officer for the first Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. 4. He had a long career in the paper industry, becoming President of Diameter Paper Company in Atlanta in 1979 and retiring in 2005. 5. Bev enjoyed outdoor activities and was an avid sportsman, participating in hunting, tennis, and golf.