He was a retired farmer, educator and owner of Brown's TV and Appliances. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Monticello. Mr. Brown received a BSE in Agriculture, Math and Science from Arkansas A & M (now University of Arkansas at Monticello) before teaching math at Star City and Wilmar. He served in the Army/Air Corp in Guam during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Hope Taylor Brown; one grandson, Kenneth Kelly; two sisters, Hazel Brown Young and Bonnie Brown Chowning; and one nephew, Jim Young.
Survivors include one son, James Taylor Brown and wife Joyce of Shreveport, LA; three daughters, Peggy Brown Kelly of Monticello, Judy Brown Selig and husband Butch of Benton and Betty Brown Reed and husband Paul of Conway; four grandsons, Tim Kelly (Virginia), Brian Kelly (Terri), Jason Brown (Angie) and Matt Clark (Jamie); two granddaughters, Amy Monroe (Brian) and Brooke Gardner (Chad); two nephews, Dr. Ed Young (Martha) and Dr. John Chowning (Penny); nieces, Debbie Thomas (Clay) and Katy Young; sixteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Derik Reed
Helena, MT Thursday, April 25, 2019 Mr. Brown was one of the finest men I ever met. We met in the late '80s or early '90s, when I helped him with pruning the last batches of Christmas trees. His guidance for pruning was a good metaphor for how to live life: "Just cut away everything that doesn't look like a Christmas tree." His relationship with his wife was something to admire and aspire to, and I thought of him often, though I moved away in 1992. I am sorry to have missed another opportunity to talk with him. Please know that his presence in my life had a big impact on who I am today.Marnell VanCleave
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Family - You are all in my thoughts & prayers during this time. 95 years of memories with you cousin...I will miss you. James was one of a kind. Cherish your memories.Love,
Marnell
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Family - You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. To know Pop was to love Pop. Have many memories & stories from the time I was blessed to spend with this special man. We will miss him.Love,
John, Paige, Brad, Jake, Jared, Jayson, Colt, & Brayden
Jimmy & Donna Hill
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Family- You are all in our thoughts & prayers. James will be greatly missed. Our family has lost a great part of us but because of his faith & example we know that we will see him again. Many memories with this special man.Love,
Jimmy & Donna
Joe Harrod
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Ms. Peggy and Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. May God bless and comfort you all. Sincerely, Joe and Tolly HarrodBecky Walton Boyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Sorry for your loss. Our family's goes way back . We came out to yaull house and yaull came to our house . Your dad work on my mom and dad tv. Yaull had a sweet mom and dad. The Walton family love yaull. Betty and Debbieand BeckyBecky Walton Boyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 24, 2019 I sorry for your loss. Our family was friend of yaull dad and mom. You had sweet mom and dad.Carole Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Prayers for the entire family. Mr. Brown was just one of those people you could not help but like. I know that his family will miss him but please hold on to all the memories and lean on the Lord for the comfort and strength until you come out on the other side of this very difficult time. With sincere sympathy.Carole Rushing
Tiny Irons
Keller, TX Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Thoughts and prayers are with Peggy, Judy, Betty, and Taylor as well as the rest of the families. I have so many wonderful memories of spending time with all of you. I know you will miss this wonderful man but I also know you have some wonderful memories to help you. Love to you all,,Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Judy,We were so fond of your mother and dad. What a great legacy! Cherish all the wonderful memories together. I pray God gives you comfort and peace in your sorrow.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Martha & Mike Nichols
Shreveport, LA Monday, April 22, 2019 What an amazing man! What a loving son & daughter-in-law (Taylor & Joyce) he had! Our prayers are with all the family.Ken and Betsy Ellis
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, April 22, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. BrownJames and Elaine Handley
Greensboro, NC Monday, April 22, 2019 Judy, Peggy, Betty, and Taylor, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I have many wonderful memories of the days we spent in the TV shop on the square many years ago! He was a wonderful person and a great Father to all of you! You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.