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James Brown Obituary
Easley
James Robert "Bob" Brown, 70, husband of Lorraine D. Brown passed from this life Monday May 20, 2013.
Bob was born in Spartanburg County to the late James A. and Wilma J. Brown on June 12, 1942. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years Lorraine; children, Melissa (Brett) Kahley, Jandi (Randy) Withrow, Robert (Audrey) Brown and Ami (Gene) Hinkle; grandchildren, Joshua Kahley, Grant Kahley, Savannah Kahley, Claire Withrow, Amalee Brown, Ellison Brown, Corbin Hinkle and Collin Hinkle; sister, Linda (Danny) Ard; brother Ken Brown. Also surviving is a special aunt and uncle, Martha and Paul Guy.
He graduated from Greenville High School in 1960 and attended Furman University. Bob was the owner and operator of Southern Refrigeration Inc. for many years. He was a devoted family man and worked hard for his family. All of the grandchildren called him "Happi", and it was an accurate description of him. After his retirement, he enjoyed working in the yard and gardening with his grandchildren. Bob was a past deacon, leader of the RA group and Sunday School teacher at Cross Roads Baptist Church. His legacy as a humble Christian man lives on in his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Cross Roads Baptist Church 160 Cross Roads Church Road Easley SC at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 7:00 - 9:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Lilburn, GA, 30047. www.lbda.org.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
The family is at the home.
Dillard Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Brown
May 30, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. Rhonda and Linda
Stacy Fowler
May 25, 2013
Lorraine, I can't imagine the loss you feel without your soulmate. I am praying that God will comfort and hold you close and flood you with sweet memories of the times you shared together over the years and give you peace in knowing that you will be together again one day. May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Southerlin
May 24, 2013
Lorraine, I was so sorry to hear that Bob has passed. Becky told me. I think about you often,I was hoping you two would be at the high school reunion. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara White Southerlin
Sammie Tate
May 24, 2013
Loraine,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking about you and your family.
Carole Pearson
May 23, 2013
Lorraine, I am so sorry to learn of Bob's death. His obit speaks volumes about his life, and how blessed you were. Death does not end love, not erase his memory from your heart. May God sustain you and your family now and in weeks and months to follow. Carole
May 23, 2013
Linda and family...you are all in my prayers. Millie Wyse
Becky Mann
May 23, 2013
Thinking and sending my love and prayers to you Lorraine, Melissa and family, Jandi and family, Robert and family and Ami and family. I cherish the kindness and gentleness of Bob and all the love he showed me my whole life. I hold you close in prayer and lift you all up. I pray for strength and ask God to sustain you with angels around you - - both heavenly and earthly. I know there is a wonderful place in heaven for Bob. I have no doubt!
Much Love...Becky
Cindi Hunnicutt Long
May 22, 2013
Robert, Ami & family -
My thoughts & prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Weatherly
May 22, 2013
To Bob's family my condolences and strength be with you. Look forward too a bright future life on a paradise earth for even the dead so take hope.
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