Kyree Rashad Brown

Kyree Rashad Brown born to Kenya and Curtis Brown, Jr., of Palmdale, California, was suddenly called home, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Born in Los Angeles, California on November 3, 1995, Kyree Rashad Brown attended Paraclete High School, in Lancaster, CA. He was a funny and lovable baby. While learning to eat table food his favorite breakfast food was bacon, which he renamed “Bacme�. For lunch he would ask for “Mitasuni’ which translated as Bologna. At age four, on a flight back to Los Angeles from New York with his Nana and Great Grandmother; he was overly active. His Nana told him that she was going to throw him out the window; and his response to her was “Not today Nana, not today�. His favorite movie as a child was “Good Burger� with Keenan and Kel. He would walk around all day saying “Strawberry Facuzzi�, instead of “Jacuzzi�. Eventually, he learned how to speak normal English. Although a child, Kyree had a very serious and quiet demeanor. He loved kids; and was liked by everyone. Kyree enjoyed spending time with his family, especially on the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. He absolutely loved sweet potato pie, and he ate lots of it during the holidays. Everyone had a nickname for Kyree: He was known as Ky BB by Auntie Pam; Ree Ree by Nana; E-Double by his surrogate Uncle Andre Stuart; Boo Boo by Grandmama; Kyte by his Big Poppa; "B" by his dad, and Poppa Gee by Auntie Asia. Kyree’s hobbies were music, video games, television programs such as; “Everybody Hates Chris�, In Living Color�, “Lincoln Heights� and the “Jamie Fox Show�. He was also a fan of Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne�, “Meet the Browns� and a huge fan of NBA Sports TV. But most importantly, Kyree’s passion was the game of basketball. There was nothing that he loved more than basketball. He had much respect for his coaches Gary and Todd; and looked forward to playing for the Paraclete High School Basketball Team. Although he suffered from a heart condition, Kyree never allowed it to keep him from trying to accomplish his dreams, as he continuously gave 100% to the game. Kyree passed doing what he loved best; playing the game of basketball. Kyree Rashad Brown is survived by parents, Curtis and Kenya Brown of Palmdale, CA; Grandparents Mary and Edward Brown  of Arlington, TX; Marce and John Mahone of  Hayward, CA; and Curtis Brown, Senior of N. Braddock, PA; Great Grandmothers Jean Adams of Hayward, CA and Hilda Brown of  N. Braddock, PA; Ethelstein Belford of Mobile, Alabama; Surrogate Great Grandmother, Mrs. Verna Adams of Palmdale, CA Aunts, Pamela Brown (Greg) Ulmer, of Swissvale, PA and Asia Brown (Roderick) Calhoun of Arlington, TX , and surrogate Aunt and Uncle Stacey and Andre Stuart of Palmdale, CA : surrogate Aunts Patrice Hodge of Antioch, CA, and Wajiha Ali of Union City, CA; surrogate Aunt Lamika Shelley of Long Beach; Cousins, Tiffany Brown and Layshaun Pitts of Swissvale, PA, and Sameerah Brown, Deitrick, Minor, Jr. and Kimaya Minor of Arlington TX; One dedicated friend and Surrogate Brother Andre Stuart II, and surrogate siblings Alex and Alijah Stuart, and a host of great aunts, uncles, other cousins, and friends; dedicated coaches, Gary Thomas, and Todd Thomas; and his Cardiologist of 14 years Dr. Timothy Degner, Kasier Sunset, Los Angles, CA. “When you're pursuing your very own passion, nothing has the power to stop you. True passion is allowing all your words, thoughts and actions to resonate with who you most authentically are.� …Ralph Marlston