Edward "June" Brown was born in Franklin, Alabama on April 10, 1949, He was raised in Akron and attended Akron Public Schools and developed a passion for singing. By trade he was a skilled carpenter, retiring from Forest City Core Systems as well as Summa Health.

Preceded in death by wife Rosalie "Darlene" Bown his father Arielus Brown, sister Angela brown and grandson Ja'Vonta Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memory and love children April Adams, LaKesha Smith, and Chara Bryant, other relatives and friends