Joseph Ashby Brown Jr., 84, of Lake Hosea, Saluda passed away Aug. 29, 2013 at Pardee Hospital.

He was the son of the late Joseph Brown Sr. and Florence Cudd Brown and husband of Betty Anna Thompson Brown.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Saluda and a graduate of Robinson Business College. He retired from Bigelow-Sanford and served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Pauline Brown Bradey. He was predeceased by brothers, Arthur Brown, Eddie Lee Brown, Claude Brown, J.M. Brown and Clarence Brown; and sisters, Rosetta Flynn and Lorena Peeler.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2013 at Saluda United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church conducted by Rev. Rob Parsons.  Burial will be in Saluda City Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.