William Wayne Brown Obituary
The memory of William Wayne Brown of Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Maryville, Tennessee, who passed away on April 15, 2026 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Jacqueline Brown (Jackie); his parents, James Andrew (Andy) and Lois Brown; and his brother James Brown (Jim). He is survived by: his wife Cathy Higdon Brown of Knoxville, TN; his daughters, Amy Blackman (Brian) of Fayetteville, AR, Kim Giles (Matt) of Knoxville, TN and Robin Cochran (Marcus) of Omaha, NE; his stepson Eric Higdon (Carissa) of Josephine, TX; his grandchildren, Marlee Giles, Addy Giles, Emsley Blackman, Will Cochran, Ben Cochran, Ellery Blackman, Greyson Higdon and Raegan Higdon; his brother Larry Brown (Ann) of Oak Ridge, TN; and his nephew Justin Brown (Alicia) of Louisville, KY..
In honor of his work with Mobile Meals, please consider a donation in lieu of flowers at https://www.knoxseniors.org.
