Pender Vernon "P.V." Brown
March 29, 1930 ~ November 10, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Pender Vernon "P.V." Brown, III, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2012, after several years of failing health.
Born in Asheville, NC, he was a son of the late P.V. Brown, Jr. and Alice Lucille Brown.
Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and retired from the Asheville Citizen Times in 1985. He coached in the West Asheville Babe Ruth Baseball League for many years.
He was a faithful member of Cumberland Ave. Baptist Church until moving to a nursing home in Hendersonville, NC.
He is survived by a son, Greg Brown; a daughter, Ardith Sandlin; and several grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery, with the Rev. Earl Jones officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Buncombe County Veteran's Council.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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My Condolances to the Family.P.V.taught me alot about Baseball.I remember him always laughing,smiling and happy.
PV was always a favorite cousin. He had a great sense of humor. My mother and father stayed in touch with him as much as possible. He will be missed by all.
My deepest sympathy to the loved ones and family of P.V. I remember P,V. and His Mom And Dad coming to Mom Gwaltneys house many years ago , I remember Him also attending Cumberland Ave, Baptist church ,I will remember you in my prayers , and May Our Dear Lord comfort P,Vs loved ones in this time of sorrow . Our deepest sympathy , Rose Gwaltney and family,
PV was an older cousin and to us a man of worldly experience. My best recollection was he was a great kart racer. Personally he appeared fun loving and a spunky guy.
Sympathy from my ‘family’ to his family. My family includes his Uncle Obie and Aunt Peggy, both still living and blessing grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
To Ardith and Greg, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I have so many fond childhood memories with you on Ormond. May God comfort you and your families during this time.
—Nancy (Metcalf) Lott
Dear PV, rest in peace! We have always loved you dearly!
Love,
Uncle George and Aunt Helen
Fun memories of family get-togethers and visits, watching gokart races, playing ball in the yard and laughing at my cousin’s antics. You will remain a happy memory and everyone misses your laughter. Gayle and Gary Messer