Daunte Lamar Brown a.k.a. Lil Reuben was born May 4, 1987 in Columbus Ohio to Andrea Brown and Reuben Joyner.

Lil Reuben passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2021. He attended Woodward High School and received his high school diploma in 2005. Reuben was known for his witty ways. He loved spending time with family and friends and reminiscing about the old days. He loved music and also loved to dance. Reuben was definitely the life of the party.

He is preceded in death by grandmothers: Mary Guyton, Mary Brown of Toledo, Ohio Uncle: Todd Brown of Columbus, Ohio Aunts: Cynthia Brown, Regina Young, Paris Guyton of Toledo, Ohio Tanya Swain of Columbus Ohio Cousin: Dewayne Stancil of Columbus Ohio Special Friend: Jerry McNeal of Toledo, Ohio

Reuben leaves to cherish his memory to Kiyon Brown his one and only son. Sisters; Appolonia Brown, LaMesha Johnson, Brothers; Deondre (Janelle) Brown, Deandreo Brown Favorite Cousin; Chelsea Brown Special Aunt; Stephanie Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.