Photo courtesy of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory - Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Mar 5, 1951 – Mar 18, 2026
The home going celebration for retired Air Force MSgt. James C. Brown, 75, will be Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home with Reverend Abraham Walton officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Seaman First Class Billy Turner Ardmore Veteran Cemetery.
The son of the late James Cecil and Dorothy Mae Moore, James was born March 5, 1951, in Ardmore, Oklahoma and passed from this life to life eternal on March 18, 2026. Known to many as Jay, JC or JB, his name spoke for itself. James graduated from Ardmore Douglass High School and then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971 and served during Vietnam and Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He was honorably discharged in 1995 after 24 years of service. During his service he received numerous commendations including the AF Commendation Medal; AF Achievement Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; AF Overseas Ribbon Short and Long; Longevity Service Award Ribbon with 1 silver OLC; AF Good Conduct Medal. He was friends with Colin Powell.
James was preceded in death by both his loving parents. He is survived by his wife Diana, a son De’Shawn (Jennifer) Walden; a daughter Angelia (Dexter) Simmons; brother-in-law, Pastor William (Tracey) McClendon; five brothers, John (Joann) Moore, Gary (Carmen) Moore, Raymond (Linda) Moore, Walter (Crystal) Moore, and Joe Brown; five sisters, Bernice White, Paulette Brown, Shirley Bloom, Fredia Cohee, and Wanda Green; a very special sister Terry Carpenter, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services are under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory where online condolences for the family may be left at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreJC Brown, Ardmore Douglass Class of 1969. In the book of our lives your chapter is written with love. I celebrate the memories, I honor your life of friendship, a soul filled with joy and peace. You will live in my heart forever. To the family I extend my heart felt condolences with prayers to The most High God.
Virginia Wrenn
March 27, 2026
My condolences to the Brown and Moore Family.
Cheryl Thomas
March 26, 2026
My sincere condolences to James's family, praying for your comfort in this difficult time. I am from Okmulgee Dunbar, we played basketball against James in high school. Grateful for your outstanding service.
Clarence James
March 26, 2026
My condolences to the family. I am praying for strength peace and comfort during this darkest hours. Love yall family.
Wenda Cohee
March 26, 2026 | Forest Hills, TX | Friend
Uncle JC-he was such a unique and cool uncle! A hippy for sure! I love how much he loved us, his family. He was the relative that called EVERY holiday and birthday. He never forgot. Even when he wasn't feeling well later on, he still would call and say "Niecey, Happy Thanksgiving" or whatever holiday and want to speak to my kids. Always ending with "Love you". He will be missed.
Melanie Taylor
March 26, 2026 | Ardmore, OK | Family
To the family: I was so sorry to learn of James’ passing, and extend my heartfelt condolences.
Eugene Jones, III
March 25, 2026 | Oklahoma, OK
