Clinton Brown Jr.

Clinton Brown Jr. "Butch" was born on January 17, 1948 to Mary Eskridge and Clinton Brown Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. His mother while he was a toddler he moved to Oakland to live with his grandmother, Mary Louise Eskridge and aunt Moochie. While in Oakland at an early age, Clinton gave his life to the Lord. After graduation, he joined the United States Marines. In 1973, "Butch" became a sharp shooter. After leaving the military Clinton moved to Las Vegas, NV and began his career as a cook at the Rivera, El Cortez, Las Vegas Club, Hacienda, and Big Mama's "Butch" loved the Lord with everything inside of him. In his early years, he was very active at The Church of Lord Jesus and Tabernacle of Faith. You would see Clinton, picking up all the children to go to church in the can or in front of the church fulfilling his deacon duties. Clinton loved sports with baseball being his favorite. He played on several baseball teams in Las Vegas. You would always see him with one of his favorite teams, The dodgers or the Raiders hats on the top of his head. While in Las Vegas, Clinton met his soulmate, Lorraine Joshua in 1979. For the next 40 years, Clinton and Lorraine built an unbeatable friendship and bond, with them finally solidifying their love in marriage in 2016. Clinton was a very settle man, you could always find him watching a sports game on T.V.  cracking jokes, nicknaming the grandkids, or cooking his infamous smothered potatoes. He was loved by many left years of memories for those who were blessed to know him. 

On August 20th, 2019, Clinton Brown Jr lost his battle with liver cancer and has gone to join his loved ones beyond the skies to be with the most high God.