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William “Bill” Watson Brown, 80, of Orchidland Estates, died March 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Motherwell, Scotland, he was the owner of Brown’s Auto, a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran and member of the Hilo Drag Strip. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Patty Brown; daughter, Dana (Shane) Banks; four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.