William Howard Brown, 90, of Hixson passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.Howard lived most of his life in the Hamilton County area and was retired from Roadway Express. He was a member of John Henry Pierce Masonic Lodge #752 and a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Howard served our country in the U.S. Navy.Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Brown; parents, William Oscar and Esther Baggett Brown. Howard is survived by his daughters, Frances Yother, Patricia (Eddie) Broome; son, James (Linda) Brown; two sisters, Dollie Watson, Marie Osterman; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 4 until 9 p.m. today, Aug. 13, at the North Chapel.Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. today, Aug. 14 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.The family would like to thank Jimmy Smith and Hospice of Chattanooga for their kind and compassionate care during the illness of Mr. Brown.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.