Brown, William M., of Bridgeton, Missouri, died on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Mary DePriest-Brown NEE: Williams; beloved son of the late Mitt and Myrtle Brown; devoted father of Janet K. Kopff; cherished grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 9. He is preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Brown. William was a long time devoted member of New Life Pentecostal Church. Memorials may be made to New Life Pentecostal Church and or New Life Christian School.