Brian K. JAMES

Brian K. JAMES

Brian JAMES Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2015.
JAMES, Brian K. Of Chesaning, formerly of Flint, age 51, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at McLaren-Flint. Funeral service will be held 1pm Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation 4-8pm Friday and 11am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Brian was born in Flint on March 10, 1963, the son of Robert and Sharlene James. Brian graduated from Flint Southwestern High School, Class of 1981. He was a painter for many years. Surviving are parents, Robert and Sharlene James of Montrose, formerly of Flint; sister, Leanne and husband Walter Engle of Plymouth; niece and nephews, Jonah, Samantha and Benjamin Engle of Plymouth; girlfriend, Lori; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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January 19, 2015

Steve DeMoss posted to the memorial.

January 18, 2015

Jim Gordon posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2015

Derek Cohoon posted to the memorial.

Steve DeMoss

January 19, 2015

The good old times will always be remembered. From Jr. High school thru taking classes at U of M Flint... you were as a brother to me.

Jim Gordon

January 18, 2015

May you rest in Gods peace eternally. Your friend

Derek Cohoon

January 15, 2015

You will be missed in the painting world my friend. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. Rest in peace my brother

Angela Picerno

January 15, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sally (Woodbury) Larkin

January 15, 2015

I was sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of BJ. He was a really all around nice guy.

Brenda & Ted Reed

January 15, 2015

May The Lord Bless you and your family. This is a difficult time and we are saying prayers for you.

Keith Hunt

January 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Brian. Although our paths went in different directions I'll never forget the many wonderful times I had with Brian and the close Brother like bond we once shared. RIP Brian God Bless. Keith Hunt

Jack and Jan Sharp

January 15, 2015

Such a very sad day for you, Leanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I know that God is with you all.

kim rodabaugh

January 15, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May he rest in heaven.

January 14, 2015

Sending prayers to Mom and Dad James and Lennie. So many great and funny memories! Big hugz, Love you all, Juli

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