Billy "Bill" F. Brown, 82, of Senatobia, MS passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Toccoa High School in Georgia. He was also a veteran having served in the Navy. Bill retired as a pilot from Northwest Airlines after 32 years of service. He was a member and elder of the Senatobia Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities. Bill also volunteered his time to Hope Ministries and the Mississippi Rural Water Association. Bill was a funny, generous, gentle spirit who never met a stranger. He loved being with his family and friends of all ages and walks of life. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Brown of Senatobia, MS; daughter, Lisa Brown Martin (David) of Memphis, TN; son, Michael Brown (Ronda) of Hernando, MS; sisters, Dot Gillespie of Fayetteville, GA and Louise Elrod (Donald) of Toccoa, GA ; grandchildren, Lauren Baker (Justin) of Hernando, MS, Megan Taylor (Andrew) of Nashville, TN, Sarah Brown of Hernando, MS, Clayton Martin of Nashville, TN, and Melissa Martin of Chattanooga, TN; great grandson, Luke Baker of Hernando, MS; caregiver, Brenda Henry and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mell and Annie Brown and 5 siblings.

Memorials may be sent to Senatobia Presbyterian Church (430 W. Main Street Senatobia, MS 38668) or Hope Ministries (110 Robinson Street Senatobia, MS 38668.)

The family will receive friends at the Senatobia Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 12 noon until 1 pm.

Funeral services will be held at one o'clock Monday at the Senatobia Presbyterian Church, Senatobia, MS.

Interment will follow at Senatobia Memorial Cemetery.

Pate-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary.