William Brown

William Joseph Brown, Jr., 62, transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, July 3, 2023, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Born January 22, 1962, he was the son of the late William Joseph Sr. and Thelma Virginia Bowins Brown.

William was affectionately known by many nicknames, when he was young he was called Billy Joe as he became older his family and friends called him Tipper.

He attended South Frederick Elementary School and graduated from Frederick High School. He began employment soon after graduation, starting with the State of Maryland Highway Administration in Gaithersburg and before his medical retirement he was employed by second Genesis in Rockville, MD, he had numerous employment between.

William was christened at a very early age in the Sunnyside UM Church, where he was very proud to consider himself a lifetime member of Sunnyside. He served on the Usher Board and was a member of Cherub Choir, God's Individuals, Sunnyside Gospel Chorus, Sunnyside Chorale Ensemble and BolaWe Family Singers.

He is survived by: his daughters, Nicole Rae(Michael),Tina Marie and Ashley Renee; grandchildren, Daniel, Victoria and Alesha; great granddaughters, Aladria and Saige; sister, Liska L. Brown; niece, Tashiba Y. Black (Tyrone); great-nephews, Jaron Corte' and Karter Tyrone; great-niece, Serenity Tranice; great great-nephew, William Joseph; maternal uncle, John T. Bowins; paternal great aunt, Catherine Brown; love adopted mother, Ida G. Rollins Brown; ex-wife, Miranda Brown-McLaughlin; friend, Gilda Plummer; devoted friends, Reggie & Derek Keys and Andre Ziegler; 19 first cousins; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph R. Mason and Ethel M. Brown; maternal grandparents, Ralph L. and Rachel C. Weedon Bowins; paternal aunt, Laura Brown; maternal uncles and aunts, Ralph, Mabel, Margaret, Bertha, Francis, Nancy, Charlotte, and Mary; great great uncles and aunts, Herbert, John, James, Dorsey, Samuel, Allen, Louise, Dorothy and Ella; first cousins, Clarence Eugene Thompson and Sheila Michelle Bowins; And 4 angels (grandchildren) in heaven.

There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, kindness, compassion, prayers, love, and support you have extended to our family during this difficult time.

Family, Friends and Rollins Life Celebration Center
May God continue to bless you.
Nicole ~~~ Tina ~~~ Ashley