Albert “Layton” Brown: Tabor City

1942 – 2015

    Albert “Layton” Brown of Tabor City died Sunday, Dec. 27 in his home in Pireway. He was 73.
    Born July 3, 1942 in Brunswick County, he was the son of the late Molly Williamson Hewett and Bert Hewett.
    In addition to his mother and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his sister, Inez Hewett of Loris, and brother, Neal Williamson of Tabor City.
    He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Smith Brown of Tabor City; two daughters, Melissa Long of Ash and Michelle Formyduval of Longwood; and three grandchildren.
    Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 in Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.
    Funeral services were planned for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Pireway Freewill Baptist Church, Tabor City, burial following in the Pireway Methodist Church Cemetery, Tabor City.
     A guest register is available here.