Wardell Lorenzo "Slaughter" Brown, of Rockford departed this earthy life December 2, 2022. He was born May 11, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of Mary Brown and Clay Williams. Wardell lived in Rockford 30 years coming from Chicago, IL. Wardell attended Crane High School in Chicago.

Wardell leaves to cherish many loving memories, three daughters, Tywanna (Cleophas Tell) West, Wardella West and Pricilla West; son, Clayton (Michelle) Parr; 17 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; two sisters, Carmera Darlene Johnson and Irene Elizabeth Brown; brother, Elzer (Karen) Brown; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special nephews, Carnell (Holly) Brown and Melvin Burks. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Arnetta "Tiny" Burks-Lottie and Gladys "Cookie" Brown; and brother Louis Junior Brown.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.