James L. Brown, 70, of Greensboro, Pa., formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at the J.W. Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his children.
James was born Feb. 15, 1951, son to Tiff and Annabelle Lewis Brown. James worked in the coal mines for many years. After retiring from the coal mines, he operated his own business delivering equipment all across the country.
Following the unexpected death of his wife Cathy in 2018, James settled his affairs and hit the open road. He hooked up to his camper and headed south to Georgia and the Carolinas. His love of fishing would call him to the water’s edge, where he set up camp and fished the day away. He lived for today, not worried about tomorrow.
James knew only one way to be, himself. He told you what he thought but never out of anger or malice. He had a booming voice, a beautiful smile and a kind heart. If he was your friend, it was to the end. He was loyal, ornery and genuine. He never claimed to be perfect but learned from his imperfections and tried to make the best of any situation. He was a friend to many, loved by more, and will be missed by all.
He leaves to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, one son Garrett Brown Jr. and wife Christina, of Greensboro, Pa.; three daughters, Tammy Brown Huff and husband Larry, of Davistown, Pa., Veronica Eddy, of Greensboro, Pa., and Angela Boggs and husband Lenard, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and nine grandchildren, Derek and Brandon Brown, of Greensboro, Pa., David and Oliva “Libby” Spitznogle, of Spraggs, Pa., Meghan and Haden Eddy, of Greensboro, Pa., Sharaden, Abigail “Abby” and Dory Boggs, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Also surviving are his siblings, Hunton “Tom” Brown and wife Darlene, Virginia Ruth Rowan and husband Willard “Itsie”, William O. “Bill” Brown and companion Cindy, Agnes “Gen” Yatsko, M. “Joe” Brown and wife Brenda, Mike Brown and wife B.J., Connie Chambers and husband Mark and David Brown and wife Edna; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Keener Brown; an infant daughter, Kimberly; parents, Tiff and Annabelle Brown; brothers, Johnl Brown and Carry Lewis, sister, Rose Dalton and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home, from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m., on Friday, with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Willard “Itsie” Rowan, officiating. He will be laid to rest at the Bethel Cemetery.
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