Ronald "Ron/Ronnie" Brown Jr., 55 of Chicago. Beloved son, father, Pops Baby, and friend unexpectedly passed away on March 26, 2023. Born on April 6, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald Brown Sr. and Laura Brown.

Ronald attended St. Elizabeth Catholic School and Chicago Vocational High School. Ronald also attended culinary school at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. He completed his culinary program in 2020 and received his chef's license. Ronald was recently employed by Whole Foods Market where he was a valued employee. He received the award for Employee of the Year in 2021. Ronald was an outgoing and joyful person. He left a lasting impression on everyone who met him.

Ronald was a family man and loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed cooking, sports, and western movies. Ronald is survived by his only child Ronise Brown-Davis and his two grandsons Randall Davis Jr. and Royce Davis. He leaves behind a host of family and friends who will greatly miss him.

"I'M FREE"

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I've found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, I've savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one's touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.