Louisville, Kentucky
BROWN, JAMES ORA "BROWNIE THE BARBER" "PAWPAW," 77, of Louisville, passed away October 7, 2013.
He cut hair at his shop "Brownie's Barber Shop" for 59 years. He was a member of East Audubon Baptist Church, Progress Masonic Lodge #932 for 50 years and Victory Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #447 for 45 years.
He was preceded in death by son, Michael James Brown; and daughter, Laura Lea White.
Brownie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ethel Sadler Brown; daughters, Myra Hohenstein and Denise Mary Sales; grandchildren, Andrew Hohenstein, Sarah Sales, Melody Drexler, Elizabeth Hohenstein, Emily Sales, Dennis Ray White, Joshua Richardson, Jessie Richardson and Rebecca Richardson; five great-grandchildren including, Drew, Hailey, Cooper and Oliver Hohenstein; and sister, Mary Endsley.
His service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and after 11 a.m. Thursday until the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lyons Club Eye Bank.
Brownie was a rally great man! It was always a pleasure to see him every couple of weeks when I would come in for my haircut. He was a caring man and truly loved the Lord, in many was he witnessed for the Lord through his kindness and generosity. Many of the guardsmen are grateful for his support of the military. May he rest in peace+++
Charles Lambert
October 18, 2013 | Floyds Knobs, IN
As teenagers, Denise and I would be out running around and we'd stop by Arby's where Uncle Brownie was manager. I thought he was the coolest uncle EVER each time he'd hand us a bag of fries out the back door! LOL. We had many good times together as a family. Until we meet him again, He will be missed, but not forgotten! We love you Uncle Brownie!
Sandra Wynn
October 11, 2013 | Louisville, KY
Ethel, I was sorry to hear of Brownie's passing. He was such a great friend to me back in our old Rock Quarry days...a great friend I really needed at the time. I'll be remembering you and the family in my prayers.
October 10, 2013
Dear Ethel and girls, we were so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. May God Bless each of you and give you the strength to get through this time in your lives. With all our Love,
Richard & Linda Mae Shipman
October 08, 2013 | French Lick, IN
With deepest sympathies,we will miss PawPaw Brownie more than words can express!
Stephanie and Todd Goodlett
October 08, 2013 | KY
Uncle Jim will be missed by me and all my sisters. He was truly the best Uncle a girl could ever want. Aunt Ethel, Myra, Denise and the rest of the family my prayers are with you.
I love you all.
Love, Erin Boyd Spalding
Erin Boyd Spalding
October 08, 2013 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL
