James D. Brown Sr.

WILLIAMSBURG - James D. Brown Sr. peacefully answered the Master's call and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 28, 2006, in Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital. His life began on Aug. 15, 1915, the son of the late Mary and James Brown, of York County, Va. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a faithful member of St. John Baptist Church on Penniman Road. He served his church as a Trustee, as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School and he was a charter member of the Senior Choir. In 1933, he graduated from James City County Training School. He proudly served his country during World War II. James retired from Cheatham Annex after 34 years of dedicated service. He also was a member and a Past Grand Master of MACEO Consolidated Lodge, No. 124. He leaves to treasure his precious memories his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Vernett P. Brown; his children, Rosslyn Brown, of Arlington, Cheryll Hughes (Frank), of Richmond and James D. Brown Jr. of Washington, D.C.; his grandsons, Omari and Rashid; his sister, Virginia Williams, of Williamsburg, and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, in St. John Baptist Church with Dr. Solomon M. Wesley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 1431 Government Road by noon on Thursday. Mr. Brown may be viewed in the funeral home tonight (May 31) from 5 to 7 p.m. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg.