A Funeral Mass for William Brown, Jr. , 68, of Ferriday, LA will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10am from the St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father John Pardue officiating. Burial will follow a the Ferriday Cemetery under the directions of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA.

Mr. Brown, son of William and Edna Williams Brown was born in Natchez, MS and died at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was a graduate of Ferriday High School and Louisiana Tech University. He was retired from The Times  Picayune newspaper in New Orleans as a layout artist for over thirty years.

He is survived by his wife of forty seven years, Betty Brown; his daughters, Cheryl Brown-Hampton, Jamila A. Brown and Katy L. Brown; grandchildren, DeAnthony Jalen Brown, Jack Gilmore, IV, Kailen Brown, and Zari Brown; one brother, Danny Brown, nephew, Danny Brown, Jr., and niece, Stacey Jarvis.

Also three aunts, Rosie Redd, Elizabeth Davis and Louisa Avery and so many more family members and friends. He is also predeceased by his parents and a brother, Terry Brown.

William was known for his love of art, history and the New Orleans Saints football team. His dream came true when his beloved Saints won the Superbowl in 2008. His deep love for his extended family, his wife, children and grandchildren always shined through in everything he did and everywhere he went.

Online condolences can be sent to www.concordiafuneralhomeinc.com