Brown, Clarence "Sonny" Augustus, Jr. 68, of Lakeville died August 17, 2016 at Augustana Care in Minneapolis. Clarence is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Brown Sr., mother, J. Catherine Gaynor, stepfather, Jers Gaynor, brother, John Brown and sister, Abigail Yeno. Clarence will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by wife of 43 years, Shirley (Sandberg) Brown, only daughter, Catherine (Luis) Maya and beloved grandson, Carlos as well as siblings, Hugh (Penny Hays) Brown, Joseph (Karen) Gaynor, Janette Gaynor and Patricia Fredericks. Clarence will also be forever remembered by his extended family including many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Memorial services August 24 at 12:00 with visitation one hour before at MN Valley Church 16075 Hawthorn Path Lakeville, MN 55044.