James Thomas Brown, 81, of Browntown, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Front Royal United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rachel Plemmons officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick.
Mr. Brown was born October 2, 1942 in Tazewell County, Virginia, son of the late Walter Bernard and Lena Ettus Puckett Brown.
Mr. Brown was a member of Front Royal United Methodist Church for 26 years. He was very active in the church, always there when the doors were open, delivering food to shut-ins and helping with many projects at the church.
He retired after 35 years from Navy Federal Credit Union, being one of the first 30 when the credit union began. He worked for Shenandoah Valley Golf Club and spent time with his friends on the course playing a round or two of golf. He was a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
Mr. Brown will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many friends.
Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Jean Marlene Brown; one son, Michael James Brown and wife Christine of Ashburn, Virginia; one daughter, Lynda Kay Steele of Bealeton, Virginia; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Santolla of Dale City, Virginia; three grandchildren who were the apples of his eye, Kelsi Steele, Victoria Steele, and Jason Brown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy Brown and Ralph Brown; and a sister, Hazel Underwood.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Front Royal United Methodist Church, 1 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Lynda,
I am so very sad to hear of your dad’s passing. I know what a close family you are and how involved he was with the girls. I pray you can rest in your wonderful memories. Janie
Lynda,
I’m so sorry! My prayers for comfort are with your whole family.
Toni
Very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I met Jim while working at Navy Federal Credit Union and felt a connection with his folksy personality. Jim was a class act and will be missed. Sincere condolences to Jeane, family and friends.
so sorry to hear about Jim.He was a great person and many laughs at NFCU. My sincere condolences to the family
Jim was the epitome of a United Methodist Man. He was kind and a hard worker. Jim was instrumental in helping build Saratoga House for developmentally disabled adults. He was a fixture at Conference and District UMMen events . He was instrumental in the success of our Bill Owen Memorial Golf Tournament. But most of all he was a man of God. I will miss him tremendously. Rest in Peace dear friend
Sorry to hear of James’s passing. He was a McLains student we went to school with. The family is in my prayers
Jim Brown was a very kind gentleman. I knew him at Navy Federal. I’m sure he’ll be greatly missed by his family and friends. May God bless you and provide you comfort🙏🏼🙏🏼💙💙
James was a high school classmate and we were looking forward to seeing him and Jean at our get together this summer. He was such a kind, good hearted person. He will be missed. Your Mom and all the family are in our prayers. Alice Casey Pyott. RHS Class of 1960
Our condolences to the Brown Family. We attended church with the Browns at Front Royal United Methodist Church. Jim and Jean went on several Appalachian Service Project trips with my kids. He was a great leader, kind, and always helpful. We will keep your family in our prayers.