Willard Lee Brown, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018 at St . Joseph Mercy of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born on June 4, 1948 to the union of Willie Brown and Narcola (Vassar) Brown Day who proceeded him in death. He is also proceeded in death by his twin brother Willie; brothers Donald and Gary Brown; sisters Regina Slay and Donna Haddad.

Willard attended Toledo Public Schools (Gunckel and Lincoln Elementary, Robinson Jr. high and Scott high School).

Surviving are his loving wife of 39 years, Denise McNair-Brown; sons Willard Jr., Winston (Sheri), Wuan (Twylla), Casey and Wesley Brown; stepson Gary McNair; stepdaughter Alisha McNair; 25 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Brother Carl (Helena), Oliver and Larry Brown; sisters Kathy Berry, Venus McCoy, Gertrude (Nate) Martin, Vicki Brown, and Rosemary (Keith) Scott; aunts Cennie (Willie) Elder, and Mildred Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 7 at The House of Day Funeral Service, 2550 Nebraska Ave, Toledo from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Family hour will be Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. with funeral following at 12:00 noon at the Rock of Praise COGIC, 1632 N. Cove Blvd, Toledo, Ohio.