He was born on July 20 1976 in Newark, NJ  and passed on December 3, 2023, Willie Dyniel Brown quietly went home to our LORD and Savior in Xenia, Ohio.  Willie was raised in the Church of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith.  Willie was preceded in death by his Grandparents James and Arcelia Strickland, Willie and Mary Brown.  Aunts La-vern and Azalia Strickland, and Susan Williams. Great uncles Ernest C. (Lue) Strickland, Freddy Devonshire, Uncle Davy Brown, son Tyriek Moa Brown, best friend Donnie Monroe.

He is survived by his parents Willie and Karen Brown, brother Kyle A. (Alexis) Brown.  niece Kyla, nephews Noah and Liam Brown, Uncles Drayton and Craig Devonshire and their family, and Donnie Brown and Aunt Jean Brown. His son Willie Malik Brown, daughters Cherissa Rae Annah Dailey, MiKayla Arcelia Janniel Brown and Azailyah Rayne Mari Brown.  A host of cousins and friends, including best friends Steve Nared since 1992 and Jess Dailey since 1993 and who was always there for him.  Janna his soul mate Since 2005.

Willie graduated from Xenia High, class of 1994, he later joined the US Army stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1996 at the age of 20.  He attended Northwestern College in Lima, Ohio for a short time. He returned home and pursued cooking, which he loved, he became a supervisor at Roosters.  Willie's dedication, warmth, and humor brought so much light to the Marauder Cafe'.  He made a significant impact on our work and our lives, and his absence will be deeply felt.  No one could touch his wings; he could throw down.  Willie touched so many, if you knew him you loved him for his compassion and big heart and his bold voice.  Willie was a football fan; he loved his Buffalo Bills "Bills Mafia".  He is loved and will be greatly missed! I love you (pookie) son MAMA.

A Celebration of life will be announced at a later time.  The family sincerely thanks everyone who has had a part in his Life.

The Brown family wishes to thank Jim Dempsey and the staff of McColaugh Funeral Home for their kindness and support by taking their time to explain the many details during an extremely difficult time for our family.