Bill E. "Billy" Brown

Bill E. "Billy" Brown obituary

Bill E. "Billy" Brown

Bill Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Sep. 17, 2025.
Bill "Billy" E. Brown was born on August 9, 1964, in New Orleans. Louisiana to the late Betty Lee (Tiny) Brown and Louis Ruffin. Affectionately known as "Billy" or "Uncle Billy", he was the youngest of seven siblings, all of whom he loved dearly. At an early age, Bill gave his life to Christ, a faith that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from Frederick A. Douglass High School and later began his career in the hospitality industry, following in the footsteps of his mother and brothers. Bill was a Christian man whose faith never wavered. No matter the challenges he faced, his trust in Christ and his understanding of his worth in God remained firm. He leaves to cherish his memories to his sisters: Ann Hamilton and Brenda Brown Chapman, brothers: David Brown & Louis Brown along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and neighbors. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty Lee (Tiny) Brown and Louis Ruffin and sisters: Vanessa and Gwendolyn Brown. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at Gentilly B. C., 5141 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Patrick Johnson, officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Metairie, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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September 20, 2025

William Gourdine posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2025

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September 19, 2025

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William Gourdine

September 20, 2025

Bill was a truly special person. He was a constant source of support and joy in my life. I will deeply miss his great smile, the bond we shared and our great conversations. He will be remembered and loved forever.

amy etta gabriel

September 19, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Freind

September 19, 2025

Sweet Billy" warm eyes, Infectious smile' quiet giant" brother, great freind indeed" kind soul" calm presence" humble spirit is already MISSED FARWELL

Celeste Harrison

September 19, 2025

Bill was such a beautiful person inside and out sending my condolences to his family from Celeste Harrison and family

Eddie Weathers

September 19, 2025

Eddie Weathers,
My deepest condolences to the family with Bill´s passing. I worked with Ms. Brown and Bill at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Bill and I became and stayed good friends to the end. Great family he´ll always be remembered and missed.

Trenise Cooper

September 19, 2025

May God bless you..I´m going to miss you so much Bill I can´t call nobody for a job no more. Trenise from the Astro Crown Plaza Hotel..

Petran Bridges

September 18, 2025

My sincere condolences goes out to the bereaved family during this difficult time. Bill was more than a "friend". I considered him as my family. May God bless his soul.

Linette Harris

September 18, 2025

Heartfelt condolences to the Brown family. May God comfort and sustain you. Bill was an amazing person. Though his work on earth is done. His memory will abide.

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