James D Brown

James “Buddy” Brown age 76 of Harrogate, TN passed away Thursday September 17, 2015 at Physicians Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a member of Pump Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Brown; parents, Omalee and Lillian Brown; brothers, Carl Ray, Robert and David Brown; and sister Juanita Gibson. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Gillis. Buddy loved yard selling, fishing and push mowing his yard, but most of all he was a dependable and loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father and Papaw.

He is survived by his children: Lori (Mike) Copeland

Debbie (Bob) Maiden

Brian (Angela) Brown

David Brown

Jeff (Marlana) Brown

Grandchildren: Jon McBrayer, Caleb Copeland, Joey Brown, Katelyn Brown

Sisters: Claudine Agee and Wilma Agee

Aunt: Louise Madron

And many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 P.M. Saturday September 19, 2015 at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate with funeral service to follow at 7 P.M. Saturday night in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service at 2 P.M. Sunday September 20, 2015 Riverview Cemetery with Military Honors.

Ministers: Rev. Kenny Mason and Rev. James Shoffner

Singers: Poplar Grove Singers

Pallbearers: Aaron Brown, Joey Brown, Jon McBrayer, Caleb Copeland, Jason Agee, Mark Gibson, Scott Berry and Robby Agee.

Honorary Pallbearers: Nephews, Special Friends Bill Vance, Bill Baker and Wayne Sheckles. In lieu of flowers, family ask that you make donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses .

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.