William A. “Billy” Brown, 22, died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to William D. Brown and Elizabeth Ann “Annie” (Rogers) Williams. His father survives in South Carolina and his mother survives in LaFayette. 

Billy worked at SpartanNash Lima, as an order collector. He was a 2016 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was a beacon of hope, strength, love, courage and laughter to all who knew him.

Also surviving is his fiancé, Rebecca Blanton of LaFayette; son, Cedar Anthony Allen Brown of LaFayette; two brothers: Preston Boedicker of St. Marys and Alex Williams of Wapakoneta; two sisters: Sydney Boedicker of St. Marys and Olivia Williams of Tipp City; “superman dad,” Matthew Wentling of Carey; paternal grandparents: Dennis Brown and Dori Brown; maternal grandparents: Roy and Rita Rogers; two uncles: Steve Smith and Tony (Faith) Rogers: and three aunts: Marjorie (Aaron) King, Sandy (Tye) Parker and Dori L. Brown.

Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements.  Face coverings must be worn while attending visitation and service. 

Private family services will be held at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada. The funeral service for Billy will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.  

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.    

Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810 for the benevolence of the family.