James W. Brown

James William Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and most of all a true follower of Christ passed away November 5, 2025, at his home. Jim, as he was often referred to, was born on February 11, 1935, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Olga and William Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, daughters Mary Elisabeth Riley (Robert) of Winchester, Virginia, and Brenda Wilmshurst (Don) of Nova Scotia, Canada, and grandsons Maxwell James Riley, William Campbell Riley, and Mason Sparks.
Jim was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, located in Winchester, Virginia. While at Grace Lutheran he sang in the church choir for over 60 years, as well as served on numerous committees, which included Church Council where he served numerous terms.
Mr. Brown attended John Handley High School and graduated in 1953. After graduating, Jim served in the United States Army. Once he returned from service, he began working at
C and P Telephone Company until 1995 after 40 years of service. Following retirement, Jim enjoyed many past times but thoroughly enjoyed working in his yard, golfing, or spending time with his grandsons' playing games.
Jim had a true gift of music. He sang in the local SPEBSQSA Barber shop chorus in Winchester and Charles Town, West Virginia. He also sang tenor in several barbershop quartets including the Rusty Hinges and The Crowning Touch.
Throughout his life, Mr. Brown loved life and spread joy and laughter wherever and whomever he was with. His good-natured jokes and infectious laughter brightened the lives of many over the years.
A funeral service will be at Grace Lutheran Church at 26 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester, Virginia on Monday, November 10th at 11 a.m. The family will welcome friends and family an hour prior to the funeral service in the sanctuary of the church. The burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Blue Ridge Hospice who helped to take care of him in the last few weeks of his life and supported the family greatly.