James H. Brown

Mr. Brown was born December 10, 1918 at Clearfield, the son of John H. and Anna B. (Shimmel) Brown.

He had been owner and operator of Brown Heating of Clearfield along with his brother.

Mr. Brown was a lifetime member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church.

He was a founder and last charter member of the Clearfield Beagle Club, trustee of the Stoneville Cemetery Association, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion.

Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force having served during WWII.

He is survived by two children: Daniel L. Brown and Bonnie J. Hansell both of Clearfield, four step-children: Karen Steenbergen, Donald Rowles, Thomas Harmic and William Kays, 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a sister, Annabelle Brown of Clearfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Doris (Stewart) Brown, his second wife, Ruth (Harmic) Brown, a sister, Norma Hummel and five brothers: Kenneth, Leon, Carl, John and Hershell Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., of Clearfield with Rev. Kenneth Pry officiating. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield Honor Guard. Interment will be in Stoneville Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5 to 8 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

To send online tributes go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield, PA.