William "Mook" Brown, age 69, of Poplarville, MS, passed away on January 7, 2021, in Bedford Nursing Care, Hattiesburg, MS. A native of Stonewall, MS, William was a cherished member of the New Welcome Baptist Church. He is survived by his nephew, Zennis (Eskaletha) Wood, great-niece Dazia Raine, great-nephews Nigel Wood and Rojae Raine, and great-great-nephews Roman Raine and Noah Wood, all residing in Poplarville, MS. He is also survived by his extended sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Angela Knight, and brother-in-law Terry Daniel, along with a host of relatives and friends.

William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hester Brown, and his sister, Shirley Wood.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in Dave Monday Cemetery, Poplarville, MS. Visitation will take place on the same day from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the New Welcome Baptist Church in Poplarville, MS, under the direction of Baylous Funeral Home.