In Memory: 'Buck' Brownlee, 91, Former Grayson Mayor, Councilman

Note: The Grayson City flag at will be at half-staff until former mayor ‘Buck’ Brownlee is laid to rest Friday

From Tim Stewart Funeral Home

Brownlee, Milton D. “Buck” departed this life August 25, 2015 at the age of 91.

Buck was predeceased in life by: his parents, Dewitt and Ada Brownlee; sisters, Claudia Hewatt and Clydie Moon; brother, Jake Brownlee; and daughter, Brenda Moody. Buck is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jean Kemp Brownlee; sons; Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Sandra) Brownlee; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy (Bonnie) Brownlee; son-in-law, Mr. Dewey Moody, all of Grayson; grandchildren, Jim Brownlee, Susan Brownlee (Tony Bowman), Haira, Hannah (Jeff) Gibbons, Auburn, and Sarah (Keith) Maxwell of Haira; great grandchildren, Austin and Angel Gibbons, Auburn, Blake Bowman and Bonnie Maxwell; Haira, sisters, Betty Pratt of Bold Springs, Mildred Kinney and Willie Knight of Lawrenceville; brother, Donald (Martha) Brownlee of Lawrenceville; brother-in-law WT (Edith) Kemp, sister-in-law Bobbie Alonso and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Grayson. Dr. Tim Brogan & Rev. J.B. Reese will officiate. Interment will be held at 12:00 PM at Gwinnett Memorial Park.

Mr. Brownlee served our country in the European Theatre Operation in France and Germany during World War II. He was owner and manager of Brownlee Fertilizer Feed and Seed for many years before retiring in 1988. He was a quiet, kind, hardworking man that served and cared deeply for his family. He inspired his children to do their best with integrity and commitment in whatever they did. Buck was a member and past Worshipful Master of Grayson Masonic Lodge # 549.

Buck was a member and Deacon Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Grayson where he served in many different capacities over the years. Buck did volunteer work in prison ministry since October of 1988 each Tuesday evening in the Library of the prison.

Mr. Brownlee loved Grayson (town and community). He served as Mayor or Council Member for twenty five plus years— walking the second mile many times to help Grayson be the town she is. No task was too menial. He hauled garbage when necessary and worked faithfully to keep her alcohol free during his tenure.

He lived his principles and beliefs through quiet, selfless actions. Buck lived a life of service for his Lord, his family, community, and country. If he gave you his word, you could take it to the bank. He championed honesty and reliability. He wanted people to know that in the worst circumstances there is hope. He served a cause greater than self for his lord, his family, his community, and his country.

Buck said “Do not assume that one has only to give money to make a difference; the giving of one’s self and time shows who and what we are.”

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to World Hunger or Lottie Moon In Memory of M.D. Buck Brownlee Jr. In care of First Baptist Church of Grayson, P.O. Box 965, Grayson, Georgia 30017.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com