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William Brown IV Obituary

William Jesse Brown, IV, "Jay", a resident of St. Francisville, died at his home on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. He was 75 years old. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, 529 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 12:30 pm until service at 2:30. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary Bourgeois Brown, a daughter, Amy Brown Pearson and husband, Greg. 2 sons, William Jesse Brown, V and wife, Kendra and Dillon Charles Liffick. Siblings, Brenda Ziegler and husband, Randy, Sandy Morris and husband, George, Deidra Watson and husband, Eric, Ronny Brown and wife, Lisa and Darby Brown and wife, Vivian. Grandchildren, Avery Pearson, Luke Pearson, Jacob Pearson, Ashby Stevens and William Jesse Brown VI. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Jesse Brown, III, mother, Myra Hopper Brown and sister, Myra Regina Brown. He graduated from LSU and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2024.

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Mrs Hamilton Barrow Willis (Marcia)

October 29, 2024

Mary, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Jay.

Nita Hopper Mason & Henry Hopper

October 25, 2024

Dear Brenda, Ronnie, Sandy, Deidra, Darby and Mary,
How well we remember those Hopper Christmas parties of long ago! Times when Jay was a spindly-legged little sweet faced kid we all called JayBoy to distinguish him from his father, Jay! Life has occurred since then and we all grew up, but he remains frozen in our memories as that precious little boy with the perpetual smile from a spirit-filled heart inside. He will always be so special to those who knew him, and we miss him so. Love you all, Nita Hopper Mason and Henry Hopper

Brian Schneider

October 25, 2024

Jay Brown was one of the most liked persons at Robert E Lee High. He deserved a great life, and I hope that he rests in peace.

KITTY MOORE

October 23, 2024

I´m so very sorry to hear about Jay´s passing! I worked with Jay through Deligans Valves for years. He was a good man and will be missed. Y´all are all in my heart and prayers! . Kitty Moore

Cindy Smith

October 22, 2024

My thoughts and prayers. In school with Jay Southdowns and Lee. Sadly attended Myra Regina's funeral. Brenda was the wonderful Junior High Y-Teen Sponsor her senior year. So glad to have caught up a bit with Jay at our 50th Class Reunion in 2017. Cindy Smith

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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

529 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA

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26

Service

2:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

529 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA

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