William Clyde Brown, 82 of Traphill, passed away Sunday December 6, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born February 24, 1927 in Wilkes County to Avery and Martha Jane Holbrook Brown. He was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church and attended Briar's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Tessie Bauguess Brown, a wife, Evelyn Brown; a son, Richard Dwight Brown; a brother, A.C. Brown; and a sister, Mae Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Janie Abernathy & husband Donald of Traphill; a brother, R.C. Brown & wife Phoebe of Traphill; a grand daughter, Sonda Brown Dobson; and two great grandchildren, Meka Dobson and Dakota Dobson. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Willie Pardue officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Elkin Funeral Service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Briar's Creek Baptist Church, or Roundhill Baptist Church.