William “Willy” F. Brown, 56, of Catasauqua, died Jan. 20, 2021.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Nancy “Strack” Brown.

He was a 1982 graduate of Catasauqua High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Penn State University.

He was the CEO/owner of Brown Drywall for more than 30 years. He was a drummer for several Lehigh Valley punk rock bands, most notably The Slamhounds.

He is survived by a daughter, Tyra Brown of Catasauqua; a son, Cole Brown of Catasauqua; three sisters, Wendy and her husband Jeff Zemba of Allentown, Flaxine Grube of Catasauqua and Nita Brown of Northampton; the mother of his children, Melissa Brown of Catasauqua; a sister-in-law, Nicole Gerhard of North Catasauqua; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph; and a niece, Rebecca Brown.

Family and friends may pay their respects 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Gas House Dance Hall, 307 Front St., Catasauqua. Please note due to COVID-19 guidelines, all guests must adhere to social distancing and masks are required.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St, Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.