James Edgar Brown

Mr. Brown was born April 18, 1926 to the late Samuel and Nettie Lamb Brown and was the oldest of their 11 children. Jimmy was a strong man of faith, and was active in the service of God throughout many years of his life. Mr. Brown was a proud American and served his country in WWII. Preceding him in death was his son James Eugene Brown; a grandson Vincent Edward Brown; three sisters, Mary "Mickey" Hoxworth, Patricia Ann Stocum, and Elizabeth "Libby" Wilkes, and a brother Otho Brown.

Mr. Brown is survived by the love of his life Edith Muncy Brown who he married August 11, 1947; his daughter Patricia Howard and husband Eddie; granddaughter Tracey Clark and husband Scott; grandson Kenneth "Bubba" Howard; great-grandson Robert "Koty" Howard; and a great-granddaughter Kenley "Priss" Howard. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Beverly Brown; granddaughter Amy Brown and husband Michael Tyler; two great-granddaughters, Jennifer Cumbee and Nikole Brown; and a great-grandson Vincent Brown. Also surviving are four brothers, Lloyd Brown, Gene Ray Brown and wife Sueann, Johnny Brown and wife Eva, and Bobby Sam Brown and wife Max; and two sisters, Monetta Johnston and husband Ray, and Gloria Rose Brown; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

The funeral service will be held on 3:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2017 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel with Tracey Clark and Bob McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in the Northwood Cemetery. The family will have visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock –Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.