William Robert Brown

William (Bill) R. Brown, a lifelong resident of Maryland, passed away peacefully in Columbia, Md. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 75. Bill was born in Washington, D.C. on April 16, 1946, he was the son to the late Raymond and Thelma Brown (Yesbek). In his career of 38 years, he was recognized as a top car salesman for regional Ford dealers. His favorite hobby was gambling (horse races, slot machines, and cards). Bill enjoyed them all, and you could always find him with a smile on his face at the local places. He loved his Golden Oldie Music, country music, and his jokes. Bill took a yearly vacation in Ocean City, Maryland, where he enjoyed visiting the wild horses of Assateague, the boardwalk, the food, Ocean Downs racetrack and casino, and the water. Bill, being the eldest sibling, is survived by his brother Ron Brown (Dawn Leavell), his sister Debbie Niver (Dave), his brother-in-law Alan King, as well as two children Andrew Brumfield and Lorraine Brown, one grandchild Braxton Brumfield, and nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his youngest sister Darlene King. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Bill's Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church. If you are attending the service, doors will open at 11:30 am and the service will begin at 12:00 pm. A Remembrance Meal will be served immediately following the service until 3:00pm. St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (Not the Sanctuary) 14900 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD 20715 An RSVP is necessary in these unprecedented times. Please RSVP at 301-792-2592 no later than August 30, 2021 with your name, telephone number, and the number of people attending. The church needs to know how many people will be attending the service and the remembrance meal. If you don't think you can attend the service but would still like to participate by ZOOM, please leave your name, telephone number, and email address at the number provided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Bill Brown to the following: Please make a note that it is in memory of William R. Brown towards Donna Peterson's account for spaying and neutering cats (501C). Donna Peterson 17936 Swans Creek Lane Dumfries, VA 22026 Donna is the individual who helped Bill with getting his cats spayed and provided food on a monthly basis for his cats. She also provides necessary provisions to other individuals who have rescued cats. She is not a 501C. Or With many thanks to Bill's Hospice Team: Holly, Natarsha, Meara, John, Oliva, and Meg Gilchrist Center Howard County 11311 McCormick Road Suite 350 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 Or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Robert Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.