James Brown Obituary
James (Jamie) Arnold Brown from Oliver Springs, Tennessee, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Jamie was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on December 24, 1960. Jamie fought a hard battle with liver cancer.
Jamie grew up in Harriman and Oliver Springs. He was such a fun-loving guy, and everybody loved him. His favorite thing growing up was pulling pranks on his brothers and sisters.
Jamie is preceded in death by his mother: Myra Hamlett Halburnt.
and father, Hube Brown, two brothers, Skippy Colyer and David Brown.
Survivors include children: Chris Brown and wife, Nikki of Ozone, Brandon Brown of Kingston, Alana (AJ) Ingle of Linwood, NC, Jada Joiner of Harriman, and 6 grandchildren.
Brother: Ray Halburnt of Oliver Springs, sisters: Kaye Colyer, Sherry Brown of Oliver Springs, Gina Joiner of Harriman and Kelley Marlow and husband Jody of Karns. And many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Davis Funeral Home in Harriman from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Graveside service will follow at Mountain Top Cemetery in Mossy Grove.
Davis Funeral Home, Harriman is honored to serve the family of James (Jamie) Arnold Brown during this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
715 Morgan Avenue, Harriman, TN 37748
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