Donte’ Brown, 26, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed on September 18, 2022. Donte’ was born on June 14, 1996.

Donte' attended Empire Compu Tech and Glenville High School and later successfully achieved his GED.

Donte' played all sports but loved football the best. He participated in the Cleveland Muny League Football for a number of years playing the position of right and left tackle.

Donte' accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized and a member of Cory United Methodist Church his entire life.

He was a hard worker and did several jobs as a construction worker, factory worker and detailing cars.

He loved reading and he was always writing music, drawing and joking, around. He participated in mentoring program for the" 100 Black Men' of Greater Cleveland under the leadership of Dr. Earnest Smooth and Mr. Curtis (Griggs).

He was a member of the Cory Junior Usher Board under the leadership of Mrs. Ada McCants and Mrs. Jackie Gardner, also was a part of the Youth Choir and participated in programs produced by Mrs. Ada Norwood.

He attended the Relation School of the Arts and received certificate of recognition from Relation School of The Arts for outstanding performance and participation in music by Elder Kenneth R. Wilson and Sharon J. Colden. Donte' played the clarinet and performed at various churches, he also attended art classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

He was an avid Cleveland Sports Fan. He loved living by the lake and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets on Lake Erie. He played sports and planned to try Out for a Pro AM team. Spending time with family was important to him up until his last days. He is survived by his Mother (Latia Brown) Brothers (Tiontay Phillips, Jimmy Brown) and Sisters (Shantrell Phillips, Tina Phillips). He will be missed