James Roy Brown Jr.

James Roy Brown, Jr., age 87, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Jim was born on June 7, 1926 in Peoria, IL to James Roy and Marie (Veatch) Brown, Sr. He married Hilda Thornburg on April 25, 1952 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2011. Jim is survived by his stepdaughter, Sherry Moukabar of Peoria, IL; his sisters, Frances Bassett of Elk Grove Village, IL and Mary Ellen (Mike) Ulrich of Peoria, IL; his grandchildren, Mike Lyons and Lori Lyons-Walker of Peoria, IL; his great-granddaughter, Shelby Miller; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carl Brown and his brother-in-law, Lou Bassett.

Jim was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria and he was a Mason. Jim was a strong kind man who loved his family and enjoyed his neighbors. He was an honorable man who was proud of being a navy veteran who served in the Pacific Islands in WWII, and his work as a carpenter for 40 years for Bob Blume. He relished the memories of his family members who had gone before him. He enjoyed teasing people, being a Cub fan, simple pleasures of sitting on the porch, smoking a cigar and talking about the past.

Services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will also be held Thursday from noon to 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery Mausoleum in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Westminster Presbyterian Church or the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be made through www.davison-fulton.com