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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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shaeveon wyatt
May 31, 2010
hey uncle king everyone is sad but I know you will be here every step of the and you will always have the key to my heart.
Taken away too soon!
Donna Blackwell
April 27, 2010
James King Brown.....I will never forget your name or you.....I have fond memories of your laughter, and the jokes and songs you made up....on a whim.....how you always liked your uniforms pressed with military creases...or how you sang to me at the family reunion in '03. I even remember when you were studying to become a traveling man....of lodge #81. I often think of you ,although we had separated and our taken different paths... we still were good friends calling to check on one another from time to time. I miss you my dear friend.
To the Family.....the Lord God had a better place for this Angel....but he is still here in our Hearts and when we sit and reminisce I can say I was honored to know JAMES KING BROWN!
nanct BRAY
November 1, 2009
Dear Vondie : when ever your uncle receive a new entry i receive an email.
when read this my heart beat fast also
i made up my mine after i receive your uncle obituary ,from Ms Montina,i made up my mine i won't complain,and i want to live the fullest,be strong for Lelar,i wish i knew you better i am sure you are a sweet girl.keep him in your heart .
Nancy Howard Bray
vonjanique brown
October 31, 2009
hey uncle king.as i write this letter i'm ready to shed some tears.its me litttle vondie i just wanted you to know that we didn't forget about you and i keep you in my prayers.my heart is beating fast write now and i fill so num and i just wanted to say i luv you and that your going to get some pretty flowers for thanks giving and i hope you have a feast of all your fav foods on thanks giving... i won't say good bye i'll say talk to later LOVE NIQUE
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PATRICIA HAWLEY
October 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Loretta Harvey
October 5, 2009
Lelar and Family,
I was very sad to read about your loss. I often thing about all of the fun we had growing up in the Venable and 24th street area and going to Lucksfield Playground. I ran into King and surprised him by calling him by his whole name. He was surprised that I remembered him. I told him that I used to see you often when we were in shopping centers. We laughed about old times and he told me that he lost his son. I hope you can find comfort remembering all of the good times you and King shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In case you cannot remember who I am, everyone still calls me Porkie.
Hope Parker-Brooks
October 5, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nancy Bray
October 3, 2009
Dear Lelar, i am so hurt that i cannot share the home going of our beloved brother and friend,James king Brown. i am glad i seen him when i was home in august. we don't know the last time we will have a kind word to say,or see the bright smile of our friends and family.lets treat every day as if its our last,love share and take care of one other. i love you Lelar,even though time and years have kept us apart,i am glad you still had Bee,Thelma,Debbie,all of Haywood children,and most of all your own family! to help you at this time .i still have our child hood memories ,i wish i was home ,but i just cannot be there. i am thinking of all of my friends. be bless and hug one another for me.
Nancy Howard Bray.
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
October 2, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Audrey Christian
October 2, 2009
To the family of James "King" Brown, you were a friend that will be truly missed. We were your RRHA family that you cared about and I cared about you as a friend and a fellow employee. The best dress HVAC Mechanic we had and will ever have. That was you.
When I worked late you would come and just sit with me to make sure I got safely in my car to go home.
Sometimes it was because you wanted to make sure that your work got done and you would wait until I had time to listen to your concerns or make a flyer for you.
Yes, I still have your glasses that you gave me to read with when I couldn't find mine and you wanted me to do something for you. I wouldn't give them back. I remember the look you gave me saying, "I paid a lot for those glasses", and "I said good that's why I can see so clearly". You went on your way leaving me with them and no more fuss.
I thank you for being a friend and you will be missed. You spoke of you son and now you can see him again.
"REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
Shsaron Herman
October 2, 2009
The Creighton Court Tenant Council & Community wishes to express our deepest sympathy, Mr. Brown will be missed by many.
Felicia White
October 2, 2009
You will be truly missed. You brought life to everone around you and always had words of wisdom. You did all you could for family in your own special way and loved them in that same sense. It's never goodbye. You be with us always
Linda Taylor
October 2, 2009
To the Family,
James was a dear friend and Co-worker who will be truly missed, his smile, gestures and jokes may have faded away but his memory will live on. May you find peace in knowing that his living was not in vain. May God give you strength during your time of sorrow.
Sharonda Cosby
October 2, 2009
Family
Oh how much JB will be missed, I miss him very much!!! I miss seeing him everyday and giving him his work orders for the day.What a wonderful friend and co-worker to have had.
Love Sharonda
October 2, 2009
You and your family are in my prayers. Be bless.
Vernell (Meekins) Venable
Thomas & Brenda Taylor
October 2, 2009
Lela,
The legacy of the Brown family lives on in you and the children. Never allow the love and laughter that was given by our dear Hennie May, James Brown and King stop. We pray peace and comfort for you and the children.
Brenda & Tee
Brenda Taylor
October 2, 2009
Lela and Family,
Your loss is our loss. May the grace of God sustain you during this time. We will always remember the happy visits of you, King and James Brown.
Tiny and Children
Donna Blackwell
October 2, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Corliss Tyler
October 2, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 2, 2009
May god bless you all and let peace be with you.
Patricia (Meekins) Harris
DAVONTE anderson
October 2, 2009
Dear uncle King you are the best uncle i can name.I hope you R.I.P,your just too FUNNY!! we ALL luv you! i know you in a better place now. we will visit you on holidays and your birthday. we WISH you can come back to us!!! pink,nique and shae-shae, we miss your stories you told us. and we all gonna miss you.and we gonna give you a good send away!
Pamela Pittrell
October 1, 2009
I will always love and miss you Brother but I know that you are at peace now. I'll see you again one day.
Anita Pouncy
October 1, 2009
My prayers are with you during this time of bereavement.
Felicia Canada (Nee Nee)
September 30, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Deacon Michael Winstead
September 30, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
JOANN KIDD
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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