Mr. Walter "Jimmy" Brown

Seneca, SC Mr. Walter “Jimmy” Brown, 77, of Seneca, South Carolina, passed away on March 20, 2026, at his daughter’s residence, following an extended illness. He was born on November 26, 1949, in Bulloch County, Georgia to his father,, Tommy McDuffie and his mother, Geraldine Brown Donaldson who both preceded him in death. At an early age he moved to Asbury Park, New Jersey and resided with his grandparents, Lonnie and Gertrude Brown, Sr. He later moved to Seneca, South Carolina in 2018. Walter Jimmy Brown worked as a Brick mason in construction for many years. He was known for his key traits; he loved his family, he loved to cook and feed everyone, he had a kind soul, he was very humorous and would have you laughing with different jokes and wordings that he would say. Dedication was a must when it came to family. When he came to Georgia, he tried to make it to everyone’s house to see what kind of meal you had for him. He had a passion for seeing his grandchildren and great grands. His hobbies include fishing, watching western movies, cook outs and his love for good desserts. Walter never met a stranger and could light up any room… Walter was always PaPa to everyone child. He is survived by four children, Lucinda Long, Atlanta GA, Lawanda Brown-Wilson, and Walter Jimmy Brown Jr. both of Statesboro ,GA, Gail Earle (James “Blackie”)Williams, Seneca South Carolina. seven grandchildren, Joseph D. Hendrix, Shardasha Brown, Derrick Burchell, Akela Knowles, Dosh Long, Sayoni and Olivia Clark; six great grandchildren, Brilee Smith, Myles Smith, Kallen Spann, Samaj Hendrix, Peyton Hendrix and Legend Hendrix. His sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma (Kevin) Johnson, Jerry Ann (Bernard) Weaver and Linda McDuffie, all of Statesboro, GA; his brother, Bobby Donaldson, Atlanta, GA, a sister-in-law, Patricia Donaldson, Statesboro, GA. He also leaves to cherish his memories, three, nephews, Randy D. Lee, Rakia D. (Brittany) Lee and Rashad D. Lee; aunts, Mary Lou Lee, Fort Pierce, FLA, Gladys Easley, Nashville TN. Gertrude Brown and Valeria Brown Statesboro, GA, He was preceded in death by his father Tommy McDuffie, mother Geraldine Brown Donaldson & Stepfather Willie Donaldson Sr. 2 brothers: Willie Donaldson Jr & Larry McDuffie. Paternal & Maternal Grandparents. A funeral service for Mr. Brown will be held at 1 p.m.,on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Travlers Rest Baptist Church 1125 Kilpattick Road Seneca, SC. Gilbert Funeral Home 100 E. South First Street Seneca, SC. 1-864-882-0242 This announcement is made as a courtesy by Hill’s Mortuary, Inc.

Mr. Walter "Jimmy" Brown

November 26, 1949 - March 20, 2026