Shawn Anthony Brown

Shawn Anthony Brown was born February 27, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Theresa Brown and Leroy Thompson of Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Shawn attended many different Columbus City Schools. He was a member of numerous Pop Warner football teams around the city, he also played basketball at Milo Grogan and Barack Recreation Centers. Shawn was involved in many sports and activities at numerous recreation centers but mainly Karnes Park. Shawn was a superior athlete and won many awards in various sports including breakdancing, wrestling, and baseball.

Shawn accepted God as his Lord and saviour and placed God first in everything he pursued. Shawn was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle, and special friend to many. Whether you knew him by S.A.B, Brown, Pops, or Jigga, he gave his heart to all those who managed to cross his path. He was confident, nutring, and always provided advice, guidance, and lots of love. He will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Christine Brown and Mollie Johnson; mother, Theresa Brown; uncles, Raymond Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Rodney Brown, and Barry Dillard.

Shawn is survived by his father; Leroy Thompson (Karen Thompson); son, Darin Edwards; daughters, Myshawn Tyler, Honesty Tyler, Shawntele Tyler, and Lena Tyler; granddaughter, Myari Johnson; siblings, Tejaun Mccamey, Stephen Brown (Kim Grayes), Corletha White, Shannelle Brown, and Sharmon Brown; aunts, Ericka Brown, Rochelle Dillard (Johnny Hairston), and Brenda Thompson; uncles, Ricky Brown, Larry Brown, Timothy Johnson, Roy Lee Thompson, Lonnie Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and special friends.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

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