James Brown Obituary

James Franklin Brown, 78, formerly of Charlotte, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Park Pointe Village Retirement Community in Rock Hill, S.C. Mr. Brown was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Statesville, and was the son of the late Fred Austin Brown and Myrtle Bass Brown. His brother, Foy Brown, died in December 2008. He was a graduate of Statesville High School and North Carolina State University, Class of 1952, with a Civil Engineering degree. Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Air Force and on June 22, 1952, he married Phyllis Benge Brown, who survives. Mr. Brown was a lifetime Methodist. He was an active member of Moore's Chapel UMC, where he served as Chairman of the Board, Men's Sunday School Teacher for 22 years, Lay Leader, delegate to the Annual Conference, Trustee and Men's Club President. Also he drew plans and helped build the church connector. Mr. Brown was a jack-of-all- trades and a handyman. He worked with a plumbing company in Albany, Ga., and with Georgia Power Co. He worked with, and then owned, Industrial Rubber Franchise and worked part-time with H&R Block for 15 years, was an usher for the Belk Theater for 13 years, and worked with BB&T for 3 years. In addition to his wife, Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Gwendolyn Anne Brown Carlysle (David), of Pleasant Grove, Ala., and Chris Anna Brown "Smith" Lowe (Brian), of Jonesboro, Ga.; four granddaughters, Sabrina Carlysle Robertson (Matt), of Cusseta, Ala., Moriah Carlysle, of Pleasant Grove, Ala., Tammy Smith Fessler (Daniel), of Hiram, Ga., and Tracy Smith, of Jacksonville, Fla., and the first great-grandchild (a son) due to Tammy in March. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, in Oakwood Cemetery on Boxwood Lane for family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church, 10601 Moore's Chapel Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 with the Rev. Bill Englebreth officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church before the funeral hour. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church, 10601 Moore's Chapel Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 or to Park Pointe Village Samaritan Fund, 3025 Chesbrough Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. James Brown.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Statesville Record & Landmark from Mar. 3 to Mar. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Brown

11 Entries

Reid & Kathryn Goodbar

March 8, 2009

Phyllis,
We regret that we were unable to attend the funeral as we are trying to recover from illness. James was a very special person, a dear friend and role model to all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,

Rock Hill, SC

Angelina Maletto

March 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers extend to Phyllis and her family. It was so refreshing to see James and Phyllis working together at the NCBPAC. They always showed so much care and tenderness for each other and it extended to anyone who was lucky to be around them. We all shall miss James' presence at the Blumenthal. Blessings, Angelina

Sarah Underwood

March 7, 2009

Phyllis:
My the Lord bless you and keep you. I am sorry for your loss.
Love,

Jeff & Carol Wiggins

March 6, 2009

We are so sorry to hear that James has passed away, and then to learn of Foy's death, also. James was well respected as a great leader in the church, as well as someone who was full of surprises when you would least expect it! He was always there to support the music ministry at Moore's Chapel and would always participate if needed in our musical dramas and fund raiser programs. I am sure he will be greatly missed. We thank God for the opportunity to have known James Brown.

Alma Hadlow

March 5, 2009

Phyllis
I remember the good times that we had together over the years. Its hard to realize that James is gone. Bobby has been real sick with pneumonia but is better now. I wish we could be there with you during these diifficult times but be assurred that you are in our prayers constantly. May the Lord be with you and give you his comfort.
Love

Alma and Bobby

Dixon Adams

March 4, 2009

May your faith ease your pain and
may your memories bring you joy. We
have many fond memories of James.
Our prayers are with you!
Margery & Dixon Adams

Angela & Tommy Martin

March 4, 2009

Mr. Brown has always been an intergral part of my church life ever since I started attending Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church when I was 5 years old. He and Phyllis have been there to support me and later my husband and children in the many aspects of our church life. I will greatly miss him coming over and greeting me every Sunday. Our hearts and prayers are with his family as they mourn his passing but know that he is in a better place and that one day we will meet again.

Devona Evans

March 4, 2009

We are so very sorry for your lose. May God grant peace, strength, and hope in the days to come. We are praying for you all. God Bless, Devona Evans, Ken Evans, and Kathleen Evans

LEA (McCann) HUGHES

March 4, 2009

Phyllis&family,
I didn't know James that well as I knew Foy. I know this is a hard time for you losing your Uncle and now your dad. I remember mom and aunt Dinky talking about him and how sweet and kind he was. I can remember Aunt Myrt and Uncle Fred would get excited when James and the family would come for a visit. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms. I just wont to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.

bobby hadlow

March 3, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kirk McNeill

March 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results