Waymon “Buzzy” V. Brown, 71, a prominent funeral home director, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at a local healthcare facility.
Waymon was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of White Oak Church of Christ. Waymon retired from Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services. He worked for Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, as well at Heritage Funeral Home. He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association where he received the Pursuit of Excellence award and was a member of the Academy of Professional Service Practice. Buzzy was a 1970 graduate of Chattanooga High School and attended Chattanooga State Community College.
Waymon served on the Advisory Committee of the Chattanooga National Cemetery and served as a deputy register of the Vital Records Department of the Hamilton County Health Department. Buzzy was a member of the Red Bank Lions Club where he had served as Vice President. Waymon was a member of the Red Bank Chamber of Commerce where he served on the Board of Directors…