James Allen Brown

James Allen Brown, 89, of Powell, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 20, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Charles and Ruth (Priest) Brown. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1955 and served seven years in the National Guard. Jim was a Cartographer for the State of Ohio for over 30 years.

He married the love of his life, Anna Louise Grubbs in 1957 at the First Baptist church in Delaware, Ohio, where they met and were members for over 70 years. A man of strong faith, he was active in the church teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and leading a healing prayer group.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Anna; son Chuck (Ying-Hsuan Lee) Brown; daughters Liz (Bruce) Bowman and Krissy Brown (Jay Murphy); grandchildren Emily Bowman, Sarah (Tyler) Levings, Austin Davis (Faith Dakin) and Samantha (Gavin) Livingstone; great-grandchildren Harper, Mia, Gatlin, Odin, Kaylin, Koltin and Stella; sisters Carol Grubbs and Donna Brown and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Brown, sister Jeannie Stephenson, niece Teresa Griffith and great nephew Nicholas Haycox.

Jim was a talented artist whose oil paintings hang in the homes of many family and friends. The only thing that rivaled his kindness was his incredible sense of humor and he was well known for his jokes and storytelling. He was humble and gentle throughout his life. He loved fishing, reading, antiquing and cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was proud of his family and loved spending time with them, especially his great grandkids who loved him immensely.

Special thanks to OhioHealth Compassus Hospice.

The family will have a private graveside service at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

The Snyder Funeral Center, Delaware Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.