James "Jimmy" was born on January 29, 1942, to the late Reverend James and Deaconess Christine Fleming Brown in Arvonia, VA. He joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age. He was predeceased by his wife Agnes Johnson Brown (who tragically died in a house fire with their two children Emmaline "Emily" and James D. Brown),. Also, predeceased him are his beloved daughter Lorraine, grandsons Da'Quain Oliver and Nyjai Johnson, stepson Carlos Brown, siblings: Arthur Brown, John Brown, Doris Brown Glover.
He leaves to cherish his children Angela, Tammy, and Leon Brown, 13 grandchildren including a cherished grandson Daytron Brown, five great grandchildren. His siblings: Lester Brown (Denise), Freddie Brown, Thomas Brown, JoAnne Brown Kimble (Michael), and Lisa P. Brown, brother-in-law James Marvin Glover, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Please keep the family in prayer during this time.
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