Mr. Willie James Brown was born in Longview, Texas to the parentage of Mary and the late Thomas “June” Brown. He united with the St. James Baptist Church at an early age and attended schools in the Fredonia and Pine Tree School District.
He served his country 2 years in the United States Army.
Mr. Brown departed this life January 13, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Henry and Dexter and sister Zola.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother: Mary of Longview, Texas; children: Willie Jr. and Javonte of Marlin Texas, Demetrium of Houston, Texas and Carla of Marlin, Texas; sisters: Linda and Darlene of Longview, Texas, Joyce, Rinette and Linda of Dallas, Texas and Sandra of Tyler, Texas; brothers: Donald of Longview, Texas, James of Mesquite, Texas, Sammy and Dale of Dallas, Texas; 2 grandchildren; loving aunts and uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special friend, Frances McCloud of Marlin, Texas.
The staff of Citizens Funeral Home/T.L. Knighton Jr. will keep you and your family in our prayers.