Levayree, affectionately called "Yogi," by family and friends,  was born on March 27, 1961 in Cincinnati Ohio to the union of  Mary Brown Pierston Harriston and Levayree Harriston Sr.  He ascended to heaven on April 18, 2025, leaving a legacy of love and laughter.

Yogi had the kind of soul you only meet once in a lifetime. He was full of life and laughter and enjoyed telling jokes.  He was caring, compassionate and protective of his loved ones—especially the many women in his family, all of whom he honored and respected. And he was also a loving son, father, brother and uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

He attended Cincinnati Public Schools, from elementary and to Taft High School.  After leaving Taft, Yogi joined the Denhart Realty maintenance staff.  His years at Denhart turned him into an excellent, all-purpose handi-man.  Yogi worked for Denhart for 10 years, along with providing a variety of maintenance help for "Ms. Karen," who was also a property owner.

Yogi "never missed a game" involving The Cincinnati Bengals and The Greenbay Packers.  .  He also loved to dance (could not get him off the dance floor) and to roller-skate.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavayree and Mary Brown Harriston; his niece Tammy Brown, nephew, Rodney Brow and maternal grandmother, Florie Young.

Yogi left to cherish fond and loving memories his daughters Kandis (Micheal) Brigham, Jovanah Bivens Jeter (Ashley), Aissia Bishop' his caring, loving sister Stephanie Brown; niece, Shawnica Brown; nephew, Russel Brown; 16 grandchildren and one great -granddaughter.   He also leaves a host of great- nieces, great-nephews and cousins, all of whom he cherished deeply.