Funeral home asking public to attend veteran funeral

Published 9:35 am Thursday, July 11, 2019

NILES — Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services is asking the public to attend the burial of a Vietnam veteran who has no family.

The veteran, Wayne Wilson, will be buried at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Full Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the American Legion Post 51. 

“Wayne Wilson was a heroic soldier for our country, becoming wounded in the Vietnam War,” said a funeral home staff member. “Wayne was proud of his country and proud of his city. Every year, Wayne was the first person at Silverbrook Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day Parade.”

If transportation is needed, the funeral asks that individuals call (269) 683-1155.