Stanley Dennis Brown, 45, for Ford City, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025 at home. He was born in Kittanning to Stanley Brown Sr. and Candy (Cousins) Brown. He was a musician and of the Christian Faith. He loved music, collected football cards, wrote and produced his own rap music and has three albums.

He was also known as JR or TC Black to his friends and the music community. JR spent most of his time caring for his son Aiden, who was the light of his life. JR was very close to his family, especially hi momma; in her arms he took his last breath. His final wishes were to be cremated and his ashes spread in Lake Michigan in Chicago where he was raised.

He is survived by his father Stanley Brown Sr.; mother Candy Brown; son Aiden Brown; many aunts and uncles; he was very close to cousins Gabe Johns, Ashton Johns, Bob Johns, and Kayla Myers who cared for him the last few months; xbox friends especially Brian.

Stanley was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; uncle Jim; cousin Christopher; special friend Tracy Topcik.

The family will announce a Celebration of Life at a later date.