William Ryan Brown

Will was born on January 14, 1985, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, to William (Billy) Brown and Lenise Schlabach Brown Duffek. Will entered this world as part of a matched set; sharing this joyous occasion with his twin brother, Robert Brandon Brown.

Will spent his life in New Braunfels, Texas, surrounded by a loving family and close friends. He graduated from Navarro High School in Geronimo, Texas, in 2003, and continued his education at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas; receiving an associate degree in Art in 2008. Will was currently pursuing a degree in graphic design from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

Will’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish two local businesses; All Projects Company (APC), and Godly Goods.

Will was a talented musician, artist, writer, and jewelry designer. His jewelry has been showcased in Texas boutiques, as well as through his internet web site.

Will was a self-less, loving, giving soul. His generous nature touched everyone that met him. He loved with the love of Christ; never judging, always pure.

Will is survived by his mother and step-father, Joe and Lenise Duffek of Kingsland, Texas; father and step-mother, Billy and Donna Brown of Harwood, Texas; Maternal grandparents, Robert and Jo Ann Schlabach, of New Braunfels, Texas; Paternal grandparents, Bill and JoAnn Brown of New Braunfels, Texas; twin brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Margot Brown of New Braunfels, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Holt McCoy of Caldwell, Texas; step-sister, Stephanie Heine of Victoria, Texas; step-brother, Bobby Heine of Austin, Texas; and one nephew, Steel McCoy of Caldwell, Texas. Will’s extended family included aunts and uncles Wade and Lavonne Ohnheiser, Mark and Chris Brown, Steven and Christie Brown, and numerous cousins, friends, and associates.

Pallbearers include Cory Struble, Brent Myklebust, Aaron Isenhower, Michael Castro, Nick Taylor, Clay Herod, and Zach Odom. Honorary Pallbearers include Wade Ohnheiser, Larry Schlabach, Litton Schlabach, Jay Miller, Holt McCoy, and Marshall (Lindsay) Harris. Services celebrating Will’s life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Renew Church, 2240 FM 725, New Braunfels, Texas. Fellowship to follow at Faith United Church, 970 Loop 337, New Braunfels, Texas. Visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St., New Braunfels, Texas, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014. Family will be present to receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, TX.