Millis "Skip" Monroe Brown III

Millis “Skip” Monroe Brown, III (1946-2024) Travelers Rest, SC Millis M Brown, III, husband of Maxine Marshall Brown, of Travelers Rest, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Born in Asheboro, NC, he was the son of Millis M and Eva S Brown, Jr. Graduated from Laurens High School in Laurens, SC. Millis graduated from Worchester Junior College in Worcester, MA, and attended Clark University in Worcester, MA, where he majored in US History. He worked for New England Telephone, Bell Atlantic, NYNEX, and Verizon, as an Engineering and Construction Manager from 1969-2002. During that time, Millis also worked part time at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton MA as a ski patroller from 1972-2003. While he was there, he served as the Ski Patrol Director for thirteen years. Obtained the ranking of Certified Ski Patroller in both the Professional Ski Patrol Association and the National Ski Patrol Association. Also, served as the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and newsletter editor for the PSPA. Skip enjoyed meeting and working with many dedicated ski patrollers during this time. Many lasting friendships were formed during this period. He retired in Bluffton, SC in 2005, and lived there until 2013, where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, cycling, and traveling around the low country. Moved to Travelers Rest, SC, where he met and married Maxine. Still enjoying golf, cycling, reading, and the company of his dog, Carmen. Enjoyed following all types of sports, especially the Patriots and Red Sox, and Maxine’s Seminoles. Survived by his wife, Maxine; daughter, Kathryn J Brown of Donnelly ID; and sister Barbara and brother-in-law, James H Marcengill of Abbeville SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, stepsons, Clyde Blalock of Ty Ty, Georgia, Craig Blalock of Little Switzerland, NC and Chris Blalock of Greenville, SC. Predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Fitzgerald Brown of Leominster, MA, who passed away in 2013; and his daughter, Sarah A Bassano, who passed away in 2023. A celebration of life gathering to honor Skip’s life will be Sunday, August 25, 2024, between the hours of 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the family home. In lieu of any flowers or donations, spend that time or money with the one you love. Life is short, and we don’t know about the next chapter of our existence It has been a nice journey. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051

Millis "Skip" Monroe Brown III

May 12, 1946 - August 21, 2024