Qasir Lee Brown

UTICA - Qasir Lee Brown, age 6, joined the Angels when he passed away doing what he loved, riding his bike, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Although his young life was cut short, his smile will remain in his family’s hearts forever. Born at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center on July 21, 2011, Qasir was the son of Victor McRae and Qa-Sheeka Brown. He attended Kindergarten at Watson Williams Elementary School and was a “super-intelligent” student of Miss Laura Davis and her Teaching Assistant Laura Lumbrazo. He would have been in 1st grade this September. Qasir was confident and ready to make his way in the world. He said he loved to learn and to teach others, like helping them to pronounce words. He had a strong command of the language and an impressive vocabulary for his age. His reading skills were at a 4th grade level. He had a special spirit and a good heart. He was a beautiful child. Qasir wanted to be a vegetarian chef and cook tofu —- it was all about the tofu! He was independent, physically active, and aware of his surroundings. He taught himself to ride his bike and he pedaled his way through the neighborhood with no fear. He wanted everyone to be as happy as he was, and he was ready to be your friend. He was a well-built little powerhouse and he loved sports, especially wrestling. Qasir was intuitive, always asking the question many inquisitive children ask —- “Why?” He wanted the correct answer and proof that it was! His favorite cartoon was ‘Teen Titans’ and he wanted to be just like “Beast Boy” because he could turn into anything and could be a vegetarian. He also liked Spider-Man. He loved peanut butter & jelly on toasted bread with Fluff, and Gummy-Bears, Gummy Cola Bottles, and Gummy Worms were his favorite candies. His parents thought that one day he would become the President of the United States, wear a bow tie, and also knew that he wasn’t happy with the last presidential election, at all! Qasir knew the Lord, went to Sunday School, and loved his pastor and community at the Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was a remarkable young man. He was blessed with the gift of caring for everyone and encouraging them to be better. He had amazing grace. Qasir is survived by his mom, Qa-Sheeka and Jordan, who was also his godfather; his dad, Victor; maternal grandmother, Deanna Bell and Jose Clark who was his grandpa; his paternal grandfather, Victor McRae; his sisters, Lasyah Brown, and Alayjah Brown; and his brother, Luis Brown. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins who loved him so much. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Timothy Brown; and his paternal grandmother, Almadean Bembry. Qasir had many neighborhood friends and frequently stopped at the Dudley Avenue and James Street corner store. After all, he was the “Mayor of the Neighborhood”, and he did good deeds, just like his superhero. The family wishes to thank the Utica Police Department, EMT’s, and the outstanding staff of the Emergency Department of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Qasir had a great friend, Miss Roxanne, who he would check on every day. She, in turn, was a great support for the family, as if she were an angel. The family is also grateful to Pastor Paul W. Bannister II for his prayers and spiritual guidance. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00-12:30 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 701 Kossuth Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. Qasir's funeral service Celebration of Angelic Life will follow on Friday afternoon at 12:30 at Lighthouse Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Paul Bannister.

Qasir Lee Brown

July 21, 2011 - August 2, 2017