Kalum Brown

Kalum Darell Brown was born on January 25, 1978, to his wonderful parents, Mary Ella Jay and Ben Moril Cloud Jr. He was born in Denver, Colorado, and was one of five children born to this union. Kalum was raised with his siblings, Jaulene, Clarence Ben, John W., and Johnnie.

From a young age, Kalum was very outgoing and protective of his family. He took heed to what he was told and showed loyalty to his siblings through thick and thin. Kalum loved to have a good time, one of his fondest memories consisted of singing and dancing at The Kasbah with his aunt, Beverly Jay.

A true native of Denver, Kalum was educated through Denver Public Schools, where he attended Manuel High School and Buena Vista High School. He later earned his GED.

Kalum was determined to further himself. He pursued a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where he was responsible for operating several complex vehicles. He recalled of his favorite work experiences such as, digging trenches in the ground and relocating the soil to other areas. Kalum had a passion for music, he became a skillful songwriter, writing a song named, “Four Flats on the Cadillac.” He also had a passion for Boxing and even went on to box for Denver Red Shield Corps and Golden Glove Matches.

Kalum Brown, lovingly known as “K-OSS”, had compassion for life. Though he was not a man of wealth, he willingly lent a helping hand even to those he did not know. He was there to listen, to give you a hug or even a shoulder to cry on. Kalum wrote, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy”.

On February 23, 2021, Kalum Brown was a victim of a hit-and-run accident. He was severely impacted by the injuries he sustained through this accident.  Despite the difficulties, he continued to fight his way through it all. Kalum spent two months in the hospital, where he went through surgery after surgery. Even though this had become tiresome for him, he was not a quitter, and wanted to fight until he could fight no more. On April 5, 2021, Kalum had progressed so well through his recovery, that he was moved to Kindred Hospital and eventually moved on to rehab. The family and his doctors believed that he was a short time away from returning to day to day living. During these months of recovery, Kalum confessed that this journey allowed him to reconnect with God. However, the Lord had seen the pain and suffering that Kalum had been through, and after severe damage to his liver, Kalum succumb to this injury.

Kalum is preceded in death by his loving parents, Mary Ella Jay and Ben Moril Cloud Jr., and his daughter, Kamila Ella Brown.

On July 8, 2021, Kalum went home to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a long battle to recovery. Those left to cherish his memory include, his wife, Natasha Taylor; his daughters, Kaynaya Kayanny Brown, Kyndranay Baker, Leandra Draper, Aleah Draper, Breyana Adams, Mikeysha Taylor and Diamond Carr; siblings, Jaulene Holland, Clarence Ben Brown, John W. Porter III and Johnnie Price; his devoted aunt, Beverly Jay, several other family members and friends.

Kalum was dearly loved and will be missed by many.