Aaron Stephen Brown, 34, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2014 at 6:00 a.m. He was born on September 6, 1979 in Rockford, son of Stephen and Sandra (Svartoien) Brown. He was previously employed as a Tile Finisher for RD Roman and currently at Suncast Corporation. Aaron had a wonderful sense of humor and was a hard worker. He was the center of attention and the life of the party. Survived by his parents, Stephen and Sandra of Rockford; son, Payten Aaron Brown of Rockford; sister, Chanin (Andy) Williams of Winnebago; niece Reese Williams, nephew Drew Williams; and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Orene Svartoien, paternal grandparents, Robert and Shirley Brown and uncle Jeffery Svartoien. A Celebration of Aaron's life will be on Sunday, January 5, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford. Pastor Gordy Smith will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com .