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Henry Lee Brown

Nov 16, 1965 – Jul 23, 2021

Service Details

His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home, on Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m., with Bishop L. L. Kirby officiating. Visitation will be on that Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Henry Lee Brown, 55, of Racine, completed his earthly journey, on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born in Sikeston, MO on November 16, 1965, the son of Henry and Ella Mae (nee: West) Brown. Henry Lee had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. until illness forced him to retire. He had a deep passion for basketball, whether he was playing or just watching.

Henry is survived by his wife, Vickie Brown; sons, Christopher Brown and Nicholas Brown, both of Racine; his mother, Ella Brown, of Racine; his stepchildren, Xavier Recker of St. Francis, Stephen Walker of Racine, and Schyler Walker of Bloomington, Indiana ; grandchildren, La’Zariya, Brown, Jayden Brown, and Major Johnson of Racine, and Anayah and Raylin Walker of Bloomington, Indiana, and Aubree, Naomi, and Grayson Walker, of Racine.  Henry is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends; special cousin, Jillian Rodriguez; special friends, Adrienne Allen, Alfee McGee, Tyrone Tye and Johnny Love. Henry Lee was preceded in death by his father, Henry Brown, his grandparents, Willie (Willie Mae) West, Henry (Daisy) Brown; uncles, Bill West, Sammy Brown, and Jimmy Brown; aunts, Helen Johnson, Sylvia Jamison, Enora Woodson, Deleree Jamison; cousins, Troy West, Antoinette West, and Tyrese West

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  1. Gracie G Witherspoon says

    July 28, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    I’m really gonna miss you, Junior. My heart felt condolences to the surviving loved ones, Some of whom are my ‘kin folks’ . Ella, I got you on my mind and in my heart, Vicky stay up, My prayers are with all of you.

  2. Anonymous says

    July 28, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    Our condolences to the Brown family. James and Patricia Bland

  3. Anonymous says

    July 29, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    To the family of Mr. Henry L. Brown, You have my deepest condolences of the passing of your loved one. I hope you carry his memories with you throughout your journey forward. To me Henry was a nice young man with not too much to say. He and may son was very good friends and I’m glad to have known Henry I know he’ll be missed may Henry Rest In Peace ☮️ 🙏🏾

  4. Richard McGee says

    July 29, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    To the family of Mr. Henry L. Brown, You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I’m asking you to keep Henry memories dear to your hearts and I pray that you stay strong as you move forward on your journey of life because I know that Henry will be missed by all of us. My son Alfy and Henry was very good friends and I thought of him as a very nice young man and I hope that he Rest In Peace ☮️ 🙏🏾

  5. Keith and Dorothy Golden says

    July 29, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    Sending our condolences to the family, we will keep the family in Prayers.

  6. Alonzo Brown says

    July 30, 2021 at 6:17 am

    Sending my condolences and prayers to the family

  7. Connie Fisher says

    July 30, 2021 at 7:52 am

    My condolences to the family. I love you. ELLA BROWN. Rest in Heaven HENRY

  8. Alfy R. McGee says

    July 30, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    My guy is gone and will truly be missed more than one can imagine. Our days of sitting on his porch passing the time away will always be a memory and the weekends of being at my house or his, listening to music while sipping and laughing will stay with me until I see him again. Rest easy Henry L. Brown

  9. Alfy McGee says

    July 30, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    My guy is gone and will truly be missed. The days of sitting on his porch and chillin will always be a memory like the weekends spent at my house or his, listening to music while sipping and laughing. REST ON HENRY L. BROWN

  10. Coca says

    July 31, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Sorry for your lost,prayer

  11. First Cousin LaVel West says

    July 31, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    My dear cousin Jr Brown will always be loved and never be forgotten. He was a funny man who always made me laugh. He had a great smile and a funny laugh. We had some great times at my house and your house. We will see each other again in heaven. Love u, Aunt Ella Mae. Praying for u.
    🙏🙏 🙏

  12. Jacqueline McWilliams says

    August 1, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    My condolence to the family of mr Brown to ms Ella Brown I am truly sorry for your loss I love you please let me know if there is anything I can do for you

  13. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    aunt ella mae our prayers are going up for you wish we could be with you just to help you get through this differcult time we love you sheila woodson -warren and the woodson family

  14. Maggie Cobb says

    August 2, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    Condolence to the Brown family ,Miss Ella .Junior left a legacy of kindness ,love ,courage ,compassion ,humor and joy may these memories sustain you doing these difficult times .

  15. Winfield Family says

    August 2, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    The family is thinking of you all love you he will be missed

  16. Shahmal. Stewart says

    August 7, 2021 at 6:58 am

    Prayers to u and the family

  17. Wally and Gwen Singleton says

    August 8, 2021 at 10:19 am

    To the Brown and West families,
    I am saddened by the news of your loss. You have my sincere condolences.
    Ella, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful attention to every detail you provided our family for my dad’s service. We were touched by the jazz music playing softly in the background. It was a fitting service for my dear Dad.

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