Willie Bo

Brown

"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." John 11:25-26

Willie B. Brown was born on July 8, 1939, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Ethel Hill Brown and Willie Brown Jr.

Willie entered the United States Army in October 1963 and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC-E3). Following his honorable discharge, he began a long career at City Auto Stamping, where he worked until his retirement.

On August 24, 1984, Willie married the love of his life, Georgetta Moore. He had a passion for softball and spent many years playing the game he loved. Later, he continued his involvement in the sport by serving as an umpire for various softball leagues. After retirement, Willie enjoyed bowling in several leagues and spending time on the golf course.

Willie was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Brown Connor (Joe Connor); his father, Willie Brown Jr.; his daughter, Loretta Kenney; his grandson, Steven Brown; his sister, Bertha Majors; and his brothers, Joe Connor Jr. and Herbert Brown.

Willie leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Georgetta Brown; his children, Stephanie Swan, Robin Brown, Lacola Brown, Deanna Davis-Smith (Vincent) and Darrick Davis (Tasha), along with a host of grandchildren: Lakeesha Sims (Darren), Errol Echols, Lamar Kenney, Thomas White Jr, Rodney Primas, Maryasha Davis, Quentin Kenney, Antonae Pressley, William Jones, Diontae Davis, Kristopher Davis, Cierra Caldwell, Kayla Battle and Tyler Newbern, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren other relatives, and friends.