Background
Brown, William Lewis was born on January 25, 1926 in East Mecca, Ohio, United States. Son of Emerson Wheeler and Helen Grace (Lewis) Brown.
Brown, William Lewis was born on January 25, 1926 in East Mecca, Ohio, United States. Son of Emerson Wheeler and Helen Grace (Lewis) Brown.
Bachelor in Sociology, Ohio State University, 1950. Certified in nursing home administration, Ohio State University, 1975. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1962.
Senior minister, Delason Methodist Church, Youngstown, Ohio., 1953-1960; senior minister, Faith United Methodist Church, Canton, Ohio., 1959; senior minister, Lisbon (Ohio) United Methodist Church, 1960-1963; senior minister, First United Methodist Church, Norwalk, Ohio., 1963-1967; senior minister, First United Methodist Church, North Canton, Ohio., 1967-1974; assistant chief Executive officer, Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, Sebring, Ohio., 1974-1977; chief Executive officer, Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville, Pennsylvania, since 1977. Chair Eagle committee United Methodist National Organisation, Dayton, Ohio, 1986-1991.
Chair Memorial Day committee Meadville City, 1985-1989, vice chair bi-centennial committee, 1987-1988. Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1944-1946, China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations. Fellow American College Health Care Adminstrs.
Member Pennsylvania Association Non-Profit Homes (treasurer since 1988), Kiwanis (president Meadville chapter 1984-1985), Shriners(president Meadville chapter 1987-1988).
Married Joy Anne Sagle, June 24, 1950 (divorced 1975). Children: Marla, Cynthia, Valerie, Eric. Married Carolyn Ann Neuberg, August 1, 1975.
Stepchildren: Cynthia, Brian, Sharon. 1 child, Nancy.