Rev. James E. Brown

James Brown Obituary

Brown, Rev. James E.

Rev. James E. Brown, 91, of Gainesville, FL, was called to rest Saturday, November 21, 2009.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, The Florida Conference and the Order of St. Luke. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by four children, Lorraine Williams, Jacquelyne Tuck, Jan Brown, and Johnnie Mitchell.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, E. Marie Brown, five sons, Gregory (Diane) Brown, Chicago, IL, Eugene Brown, Jacksonville, FL, Donald Mitchell, Pinellas Park, FL, Napoleon (Eleanor) Jean, Alachua, FL and Joe (Bennie) Simpkins, Ocala, FL; five daughters, Carmene (Thomas) Jones, Riverdale, IL, Avis (Maurice) Smith, Jacksonville, FL, Leslie (Kelvin) Highsmith, Jacksonville, FL, Alicia I, Brown, Tampa, FL and Jacquelyn (Nate) Parramore, Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Elouise Edwards-Snell, twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

A celebration of his life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gainesville at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 27, 2009, Rev. Dan Johnson, Host Pastor, and Rev. Candace Lewis, officiating. Burial will be Monday, November 30, 2009 at Jacksonville National Cemetery under the care of Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL. Visitation will be Wednesday, 2:00-7:00PM Chestnut Chapel and on Friday at the church one hour before the service. There will be no visitation on Thursday. Family members are asked to meet at Trinity United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Brown

13 Entries

Denise & Sam Smith

December 2, 2009

Pastor Avis and Family
I am so sorry for your lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I was glad I had the opportunity to hear your father speak at our church, he was truly a powerful and anointed speaker.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kelley Brown-Smith

November 29, 2009

Rev, Brown came to pastor the church I grew up in. Ever since that first meeting at my grandparents front gate, Rev. Brown & his family have been apart of my life.

I will always cherish the memories and hold them dear to my heart.
Mama Brown & Alicia, know that I love you guys very much and wish that I could have been there.
You all are in my prayers.

Gail Werner

November 28, 2009

Rev. Brown was a beloved and faithful member of the Fishermen Sunday School class. Our loss is great with his passing. We grieve with you as he was a great witness for Christ. I was sorry that I could not attend his service as we were out of town for the holiday. I will miss him, his smile, and his wisdom...Gail Werner

Valarie Simmons Green

November 27, 2009

Pastor Avis and Family. I am truly sadden by the lost of your father. I know how much he meant to all of you.. and a number of people. I'm glad I was able to see your father, at your church's Family and Friends day event on August 30th. I love you all and if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I've come to learn that at times like this, it helps having dear friends and loved ones by your side. God Bless, and Thank God for allowing us to be blessed with such an earthly spritual example in Rev James E Brown.

Rev. & Mrs. Eugene E. Herring.Sr.

November 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

roberta oliver

November 25, 2009

mr&mrs john oliver &family

Melanie Barr

November 25, 2009

I wish that we could have restored the Smith-Griffin House into a Black History museum in his lifetime, but that was not to be. I am doing my best to preserve the house, and will always remember that his parents were married in it nearly 100 years ago.

We have lost another link to the past with Rev. Brown's passing. I am so sorry he is gone but the world is a better place for his having lived in it.

Rachel Freeman

November 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Collita Jenkins

November 25, 2009

Mrs. Brown and family, I am sorry for your lost. I thank God for bringing you and Rev. Brown into my life. His memories will continue to live on in my life as I follow his teachings as he followed Christ.

Love

Ms Betty T Bradley

November 25, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joe & Bennie Simpkins

November 25, 2009

Poppie will be greatly missed; however, he will remain in our hearts forever. The memories and times we were all together and shared will carry us through. Mom, we love you very much

Patricia k

November 25, 2009

I was so sorry to read about the loss of your loved one. i didn't have the pleasure of knowing James but I do know that he will be missed greatly. I hope that you will find comfort in the promises made by God at Revelation 21:4. Again I'm so sorry for your loss.

Rosa Brown

November 25, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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