Lee Darrow Brown was born on June 22, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ella D. Brown and Burness Ware.

Lee graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 1974. After high school, he matriculated at Louisiana Tech University to pursue a degree in accounting.

Lee always had a love for the Lord. He accepted Christ at a young age while attending the Peaceful Mission Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. There, he was baptized by Dr. J.D. Thomas. Lee had a desire to share God's word with others. He demonstrated Christian principles daily.

Lee Darrow, as known to many, was employed as manager of Church's Chicken in Longview, TX, and Jasper, TX. His last position entailed taking water out of oil, among many other duties. Outside of work, Lee Darrow was gifted in woodworking. He was a handyman around the house and made furniture for his house.

Lee Darrow Brown departed his earthly life on August 18, 2022. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ella D. Brown, and Burness Ware; brother, Troy Dell Brown; grandmother, Ella D. McKinney Hartwell; step-grandfather, Monroe Hartwell, Sr.; and uncle, Monroe Hartwell, Jr.

Lee Darrow leaves to cherish his loving memory to his wife, Awanda Brown; daughters, Tanzanika Nicholson Nelson, and Gabrielle Green Brown; sons, Anthony Minter, Brycton Hughey, and Taylor, LeDarius Brown; stepson, Trinandus Nicholson; stepdaughter, Porsche Green; aunt, Cherry H. Burton; uncles, Alnonce R. Hartwell and Shall M. Hartwell; great-great uncle, George Lee McKinney; and a host of other relatives and friends.