Raymond James ‘Imek’ Brown Jr.
July 13, 1969 - Dec. 27, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Raymond James “Imek” Brown Jr. was born to the late Diane and Raymond Brown Sr.

Imek is also predeceased by his sister, Melissa Brown; his daughter, Baby Brown; grandparents, Jim and Elvina Brown and Theresa and Sandy Boggs.

He is survived by his siblings, Joe, Monte, Ericka, Lisa, Raylene and Tiara; children, Hason, Taylor, Emick, Paul, Makoa, Wa'kea, Milei, Kaleo and We’ka; godchildren, Stoney, Ki-Yana, Eric and Lalo; grandchildren, Emick Jr., Kei'ana, Kameron and Ke'oni; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Growing up, Imek was an athlete in basketball, baseball and football, which inspired him to coach his children with his knowledge.

Imek Brown was strong in his ceremony ways from Elem Indian Colony, Big Valley, Scotts Valley and Robinson Rancheria; his heart was set on trying to change the cycle for the youth and to teach the Traditional Ways to his people.

Traditional visitation will start on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Elem Indian Colony at 1 p.m., and end on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.