Christopher Clay Brown

Christopher Clay Brown, age 54, of 306 Country Club Drive died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Laurens and was the son of Claire D. Brown of Laurens and the late William J. Brown.
Chris was a graduate of Laurens District 55 High School and attended Erskine College. He was a co-owner and partner of the Laurens County Advertiser along with his brothers, Marc and James. Chris was a member of Laurens First Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder and also a Stephen Minister. He also served on the Board of Directors for Laurens County Habitat for Humanities as well as Straight Street Youth Ministry.
Chris is survived by his wife, Tami Smith Brown of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Claire Brown and Ashley Elizabeth Brown both of the home; three brothers, Dr. Steffan C. Brown and his wife, Debbie of Fresno, CA, Marc D. Brown of Laurens and James D. Brown and his wife, Judith of Laurens; several nieces and nephews, Alex Brown of Fresno, CA, Travis Brown of West Virginia, Tara Brown and her son, Carson of Laurens, Kathleen Brown, Emily Brown, Isaac Brown, Anna Brown, Terry Brown and Gus Brown all of Laurens, Chuck Moore of Fletcher, NC and Eddie Moore of Atlanta, GA.
A private graveside service will be conducted on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Westview Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately after the service.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Main St., Laurens, SC 29360 or the charity of one’s choice.
Gray Funeral Home of Laurens