Lester “Les” Wayne Brown, age 80 of Randleman, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2023 at his home.
A native of Randolph County, he was born September 11, 1942 to the late George Lester Brown and Johnsie Heath Brown. He was a graduate of Randleman High School and Winston-Salem Barber School. He owned and operated his barber shop where he cut hair for over 63 years.
He was a former Mason, Shriner and Civitan member and also served on the board of the Randleman Housing Authority for many years. In his spare time, Les enjoyed playing golf, woodworking and watching and going to NASCAR races. He was a Born-again Christian and a respected leader as well as a father.
In addition to his parents, Les was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Wayne Brown, wife Carol, and grandson Cory Bryant Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Melisa “Lisa” Brown Long and her husband Darrell, Rosanne Norton Brown and her husband Jason, Donielle Norton Brown and husband Jason, sister Ann Brown Beane and her husband Lyndon, grandchildren Matthew Long, Seth Brown, Jordan Brown, Charity Norton and Cameron Lewis, niece Julie Beane Lanier and nephew, Dale Beane.
Per his request, a private service for the family will be held a later date. Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Lester Wayne Brown.
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