Kotase "Dre" Brown

Kotase Landry Brown, affectionately known as Dre by all who loved him, was born March 2, 1987. The son of Willie and Virginia Frazier Brown, Dre was born in Charleston, Missouri.

Dre was baptized at an early age. He attended and sang in the choir at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston under the leadership of Reverend LaVern Frazier.

He graduated from Charleston High School. While there, he played on the football team. He later became dedicated to his online studies in Criminal Justice.

In his downtime, he loved messing around with electronics and fixing up cars. It was a way for him to relax and enjoy himself.

His affectionate nature made him a beloved figure among friends and family; he had a remarkable ability to uplift those around him. As an encourager and protector, he inspired many with his positivity and support, always prioritizing those he cared about.

Family held a special place in his heart, particularly his grandmothers, whose wisdom he often sought. He believed in the importance of expressing love, reminding others that "the past doesn’t have to be your future" and encouraging them to "look at the situation" and "get to the bottom of it."

His last words, "I love you!" showed his genuine affection for those around him, leaving a lasting legacy of love that will be cherished by all who knew him. Dre will always be their “Gentle Giant”.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, Dre transitioned to his heavenly home at the age of 37 years, ten months, and 11 days.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cornell Cassell, Alonzo Frazier, and Thressa Frazier, his uncle, Alonzo Frazier, Jr., and his aunt, Hustella Smith.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his sons, Ko’Terrion Owens and ZyMire Williams, his daughters, Kaleona Brown and Carley Brown, his stepson, Zach Rosson, his parents, Willie and Virginia Brown of the home, his brothers, Lamont (Leslie) Frazier and Marlon McElmurry of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, his sisters, Earnestine Currie of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Nikita Lackey of Atlanta, Georgia, his grandmother, Earlene Cassell, his uncles, Albri (Bertha) Cassell of Forrest City Arkansas, Cornell Cassell, Arthur (Lucille) Cassell, Eric Cassell, LaVern (Bernice) Frazier, and Ricky (Lawanda) Frazier all of Charleston, Missouri, and Mitchell Cassell of Memphis, Tennessee, his aunts, Martha Cassell of Lakeland, Florida, Linda Cassell of Atlanta, Georgia, Adella Webster of Detroit, Michigan, Cynthia (Lacardos) Henderson of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Tangela (Charles) David, Rose Davis, Flora Cassell, Mary Frazier, and Barbara Frazier all of Charleston, Missouri, his nephews and nieces, Ali (Luke), Anna, Oscar, Britaini, Marquise, Zachery, Nautica, Keith Jr., Dejanay, Tajuanna, and Jamari, his girlfriend, Amanda Rosson, and a host of cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Friends may call Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston, Missouri. Interment will immediately follow services in Oak Grove Cemetery in Charleston with the Williams Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.