Vernon Wilford Brown

Mr. Vernon Wilford Brown, was born Nov 9, 1947, in Seattle, Washington of the late Edgar Lee Brown and Ora-Nell Brown Adams, he is preceded in death by his sister Irma Jean Porter & brother Michael L. Brown. He was a graduate of Garfield Highschool Class of 1966. He was a member of _Center of Faith COGIC_Church, in Kent WA,

Vernon was an excellent musician, where he previously played the base guitar at Greater Glory COGIC, Seattle, WA.

He loved fishing, gardening, and was an excellent craftsman ship, and most of all he loved the challenges of putting together his puzzles.

Vernon was a member of the BoilerMakers and Western Metal Industry Unions, and owner of Brown Metal Fab,

He quietly departed this life Saturday 10/11/2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Seattle, Washington and leaves behind his daughter, Nenya A. Brown Moore, Son, Marcus Brown, Grand-Daughters, Najera T. Brown, Shaqueena B. Moore Thomas, Great Granddaughter, Kennedy L Brown, Brother, Larron Patton. Stepchildren: Steven J. Taylor, Charlene Borders and Step Grandchildren Samuel Seifu, Sanai Borders and Saulomon Borders.

He was also preceded in death by his Sister Irma Jean Porter and Brother Michael L. Brown, Sr.

He leaves to morn his nephew and nieces Toni Mitchell, Brian, David, Marcus, Jason, and Steve Little and Micheal Brown Jr, Anthony, Valencia, and Aaron Brown. His Brother Larron Patton, his children Shikera Patton-Brown and Jasmyn Patton-Brown.

In Loving Memory of My Daddy

“Gone Fishing with the Father”

We rose before the sunrise, just you and me, side by side.

The world is still quiet, the water still, you taught me patience, strength, and will.

You didn’t give answers – you let me find, my own way forward, my own peace of mind.

When I’d ask how, you’d smile and say, figure it out, you’ll learn your way.

And oh, that pluck – your gentle scold, a daddy’s love wrapped in lessons told.

Firm but kind, always true, every pluck said, “I love you.”

Now your fishing pole rests, your work is done, your battles fought, your race well run.

Heaven’s waters shimmer bright, and you’ve gone fishing in the light.

I’ll carry your laughter, your wisdom, your voice, the memories you left will keep me strong.

Though my heart aches, I know it’s true, you’ve just gone fishing and one day, I’ll meet you too.

In Loving Memory

of

Vernon Wilford Brown

Nov 9, 1947 – Oct 11, 2025