February 17 1941 May 14 2020
Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch James D. Brown, 79, of Olive Branch, MS, went to be join his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020. Interment will be at Blocker Cemetery. Bro. Whit Lewis will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 17, 1941 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Brown was a retired employee of the City of Memphis as a Manager in the Public Works Department after 40 years. He was also an active member of Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, affiliated with the Shriners, Masons, and Scottish Rite organizations. After retirement from the City of Memphis, Jimmy was employed at Cherokee Valley Golf Course for 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who had a passion for the game of golf, hunting, fishing, and his family. Mr. Brown is survived by his five children, Sandra (Chuck) Labrano of Long Beach, MS, Tammy Martin of Park City, UT, Wendie Ingram of Olive Branch, Fran (Scott) Underwood of Arlington, TN, and James D. (Karen) Brown, Jr. of Cordova, TN, Tina (Don) Clayton of Holly Springs, MS; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Luther Brown, and his wife of 54 years, Cecilia Pasqueriello Brown. In lieu of traditional gifts, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice of the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the Shriners organization. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com . To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James D. Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James D Brown February 17 1941 May 14 2020.
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One of my best friends growing up. Went to school together and at one time had a band. Jimmy was one of the guitar players along with Kato Benefield and i attempted to sing. We had a good time. RIP my friend…