On a cold, wintry December day in 1953 God sent his servent, Rodney Kenneth BrownA.K.A. Frog, into the world. Born on the 5th day of the month to Leon and Dolores Brown, Rodney was the first of the four siblings. He was born in Baltimore, MD and raised in Edmondson Village. Rodney was educated in Baltimore City Public School Ststem, graduating from Edmondson High School in 1972.He attended Morgan State University where he was a Liberal Arts major. Rodney left Morgan to pursue full-time employment. He had a strong interest in crimnal justice. In 1978 he began a long career with the State of Maryland's Division of Correction's where he worked as a corrections officer at the Maryland House of Corrections. He also worked for the Maryland Reception Diagnostic and Classification Center where he served in the Transportation Unit. During his tenture he was an promoted to the rank of lieutenant. In 1999 Rodney retired from state government service and began a second career with Walter's Art Gallery. Rodney began his Christian experience at St. Peter Claver Church where he was baptized. He accepted Christ at a early age. Later Rodney joined Shiloh Christian Community Church. There he was an active member who sang on the male chorus and the choir. Rodney served this local body belivers faithfully until illness prevented him from doing so. Rodney was a man of many talents. He was an athlete, cook, a comedian, a singer and an excellent dancer. As an athlete he excelled in several sports. In high school he played football for the Edmondson Redskins. However, his favorite sport was softball. He played third base for the MRDCC Knights softball team. In addition to softball, he enjoyed playing cards, basketball and bowling. He was a member of several bowling leagues. He also had a passion for skiing, sponsoring numerous trips to the Poconos. As a cook he was known for his culinary skills on a grill, often inviting friends and family over for numerous cookouts throughout the summer months. His home was the gathering place for his family and friends, especially on Sundays. He loved people and had a special gift for making others laugh. Rodney had a beautiful tenor voice. He loved gospel music. In addition to his membership in the singing groups at Shloh Christian Community Church, Rodney often volunteered to sing at various events.He was nicknamed "Silky Smooth" because of his ability to master hand dancing and line dancing. He was a graduate of the Smooth as Silk dance class and was a member of Gems, a Friday night dance troupe. Rodney affectinately called Kenny married Angie, the love of his life, on August 15, 1998 after a lengthy courtship. They have four loving sons. He was a family-oriented man who enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandchildren, whom he took on many trips. He was actively involed in their lives as well as that of many other children. Rodney was a mentor to his nieces and nephews, too. He was a loving and compassionate man who had a zset for life. Throughout his illness he maintained his faith and perserved to the end. On September 29, 2009 God called Rodney home. His zest for life shall longbe remembered by his loving wife, Angie; his parents, Leon and Delores; step-father, Albert McGill;step-mother Teena Brown; four sons, Derek Saleem Dieynaba, Rashaad and Dion Johnson and Devin Brown; three brothers, Dwayne, Robin Mary and Sean Rachel; one brother-in-law, Leonard Burrell, Jr.; six grandchildren who affectinately called him Pop Pop; three close friends, Dwight, Gordon and Ronnie; " The Crew"; a special aunt, Sissy; and host of family and friends. His presence will be deeply missed but we find comfort in knowing that he rests with Jesus Christ.