James Brown

James Brown obituary, Bridgeton, NJ

James Brown

James Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Padgett Funeral Home - Upper Deerfield Township on Dec. 22, 2025.
Henry James Brown, 62, of Vineland, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland.
Born in Bridgeton to the late Homer Brown and Fannie Lee Burns Brown, he had been a Bridgeton resident most of his life. He had previously been employed at Williams Gas Station in Bridgeton. In his free time, he enjoyed roller skating, listening to Oldies music, and eating cheese steaks.
He is survived by; his siblings, Alice Lovett (William) of Seabrook, Mattie Bryant (Joseph) of Upper Deerfield, Susan Hart (Brian) of Bridgeton, Sine Brown Coleman of Gouldtown, Frankie Mae Brown of Bridgeton and Patricia Brown of Sicklerville. He was preceded in death by; his parents; siblings; Jennie Lee Matthews, Thomas Brown, Eugene Brown, Homer Brown, Jr., Homer Brown III, Frances Brown, Lois Ann Brown, Mary Ann Brown; and brother in-laws Joseph Bryant and Gary Bryant.
Funeral Services will be held at the PADGETT Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. on Tuesday, December 30th at 11AM. Friends will be received at the Funeral Home from 9AM to 11AM prior to the services. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support James's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor James Brown's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign James Brown's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?