William Ranaldo Brown, Jr., affectionately known as "Mann" aka "Willie Black", the beloved son of Kim D. Hawkins-Robinson and William Ranaldo Brown Sr.(Zena), and Stepson of Eric M. Robinson Sr., was born on June 15, 1982 in Annapolis, MD. As a child he lived in California, Germany, Philadelphia and also Georgia. William departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He graduated from Annapolis Senior with the class of 2000. He also earned his Associates Degree in Business Management. William was the founder of the music production company Kapital Krime (2/K's up) Productions, 410- Husdas Ent., and MDUSA Ent. Some of his work includes CD's Thanks for Giving; Stack & Stash, Shop Open volume 1&2, The Appreciation and many others. He also performed in various videos which include Solutions, the Click Tick, and calibrations with other local artist. He also performed in Shows with rappers Meek Mills and Piles. He was also the author of his book, "Certified Gangsta." His hobbies included playing and watching sports. His favorite sports were basketball and football. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. He loved writing lyrics and poetry, and he loved drawing. He also treasured spending time with his family. He departed this life with his wife Ronesha Sims, and was preceded in death by his grandmothers Mary Ross-Blair, and Eileen Robinson-Johnson; grandfathers William J. Brown, Douglas Lawrence Hawkins, and Lewis Way. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, the loves of his life Raniya and Willow Brown. Four sisters Nicole and Tyneka Brown and Ericka and Kiara Robinson; Four brothers Eric "EJ" Robinson Jr., Deontay and Ranaldo Brown and Justin Robinson. Close cousins D'Marko Jackson, Shavon Pack, Dejuan and Deontay Powell, Cleveland "Cee" Sellars, Devon Jordan, Sonny Barnes, Corey Johnson and Ronald Ford (Lenora). Nine Aunts Marita Mackell (Xavier), Chantel Brooks (Sam), Keisha Ramos (Jose), Vanessa Turner, Cheryl Brown-Johnson, Robin and Deanna Hawkins, and Leslie and Angie Robinson. Four Uncles Mychal Blair, Lawrence and James "JT" Hawkins and Chad Robinson. Grandmother Barbara J. Brown and three great-grandmothers Dorothy V. Ross, Lavena Green and Hattie Robinson; Step-Grandfather Charles Blair. His favorite Great-Aunt Francine "Cheetah" Sellman. And a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions