Lashawn Brown was born September 26, 1992, Akron, Ohio. At an early age God blessed with his foster family, Alice and Grady Rice.

In his newfound home, he found love and acceptance, and he brought love and light to the home. LaShawn’s home was house of love and music.

He really loved music and enjoyed listening to the radio, especially WZAK, 93.1 fm. His favorite artist was Michael Jackson. There was no one better than the King of Pop and his videos.

LaShawn was a joy to be with and he always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed being around family and friends, and he especially enjoyed receiving all the attention at these gatherings.

LaShawn will be greatly missed and forever loved.

He leaves to cherish his memory, foster mother, Alice Rice; foster father, Grady Rice; brothers, Marcus, Carlos and Perry Peterson and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.