Leslie George Brownlee Jr. ’49

Les Brownlee died Sept. 5, 1992, at Seabrook Island, S.C.

Les prepared for college at Lawrenceville. He served in the Marine Corps from 1945-46. At Princeton he majored in the American civilization program, belonged to Cap and Gown Club, and was a member of the Student Federalists.

After short stints with General Electric Co. and Look magazine, he joined Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in the Detroit area and worked there for the rest of his career. He retired in 1982 as manager of their original equipment sales division and moved to Johns Island, S.C.

Les married Durinda Purkiss in 1955; they had four children. A witty man, wonderful with words, he was always being asked to write speeches. He was a gifted golfer who won the Connecticut State Open in 1953 and enjoyed playing the game until his death.

At his passing he was survived by his wife, Anita, children Malinda Stiles, Laura Cassel, Lisa, and David, and seven grandchildren. To them all we extend our deepest sympathies.

The Class of 1949