William Edward Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee

William Edward Brown

July 27, 1938 - January 18, 2026 (87 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

William Edward Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee
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William Edward Brown

July 27, 1938 - January 18, 2026 (87 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

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William Edward Brown Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Edward Brown (Memphis, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on January 18, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Edward Brown or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, William shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid William farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He is survived by: his wife Velma Brown; his daughters, Wanda Brown Jewell and Janice Rene Birchett; his grandchildren, William Alonzo Forrester III and Leslie Rene Knight; and his great grandchildren, Amber Rene Knight and William Alonzo Forrester IV.



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5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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