Bron Patterson Brookshire
August 29, 1919 ~ April 23, 2004
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Bron Patterson Brookshire, 84, of 49 Brookshire Road, Leicester, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Robert Nelson and Maggie Smith Brookshire and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Brookshire and Reva Murray. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
A graduate of Leicester High School in 1938, he served during WWII in the Quartermaster Corps at Maxwell Field, Montgomery, AL, and then with the 95th Division in Europe until the European War was over. Following the war, Mr. Brookshire returned home and worked as an electrician with American Enka and Brand Rex until his retirement. In addition to this work he raised beef cattle on his family’s farm and managed the farm for his mother following his father’s death.
Survivors include three sisters, Clara Doll of Temple Hills, MD, June Brookshire and Maxine Brookshire of Leicester and a niece, Eleanor Murray of Leicester.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Enoch Ball, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday prior to the service.
Dear Maxine, June, and Clara, I did not learn of Bron’s death until this week. Please know that I held him in hign regard and that you have our prayers. May the God of all peace comfort you with His Presence.
Ronnie Owen
I did not hear about Bron’s passing until last night. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give you peace and comfort. Love Cloria Ann
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. Mr. Brookshire was a good friend of my dad[Marshall Plemmons]. They worked together many years.
Dear June, Maxine and Eleanor: Troy called me last night to tell me of Bron’s passing. I am so sorry. You all have always meant so much to our family. I have as many childhood memories of times spent with the Brookshires as I do with my own family. I’m so glad I got to come see him in February. I know you’ll miss him and your lives will never be the same. I wish I could be there with you. I’ll see you soon.
Love, Clara Ruth
I am so sorry to hear of Bron’s passing.My prayers and thoughts are with you.I am Frieda Brookshire Gormans youngest daughter and I remember my grandmother bringing me to your great big farm house and how I loved it so.Our Lord will comfort you and give you strength during this time.
Sorry to hear of Bron’s passing. I didn’t know him well but know he will be missed.
Love and best wishes to all.
Martha Brookshire