James Brown

James T. Brown HAMPTON - James T. Brown entered into eternal rest Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Upon returning from the U.S. Navy, he worked in New Jersey before making Hampton his home. After more than 20 years of service, he retired from the City of Hampton as a diesel mechanic. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Dora, grandson Linnell Edwards, and several brothers and sisters, he leaves to cherish his memory children: the Rev. Easter Edwards of Chesapeake, the Rev. Gladys Webb-Searcy (John) of Delray Beach, Fla., Naida Sweat (Glenn) of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a devoted brother, Clarence (Sumi) Marshall; two sisters, Jeanette Jenkins and Ophelia McCray; a special niece, Elsie Johnson of New Jersey; numerous relatives and caring friends. A viewing will be held today at Corprew Funeral Home, 1822 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth. The homegoing service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1317 Gust Lane, Chesapeake, VA, 757-487-4134. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.