James Edward Brown, age 78 of Hohenwald, TN passed away on Saturday, May 9 surrounded by his family at his residence. Mr. Brown was born in Russellville, AL to the late Angelo Brown & Marcille (Johnson) Brown on March 11, 1942. 

He graduated High School in La Marque, TX. After graduation he joined the Navy Reserve where he served from 1961 to 1962. After a honorable discharge from the Reserves he enlisted with the United States Army where he completed basic and paratrooper training. He served from 1962-1965 where he was honorably discharged. 

In the mid 1970’s he moved to Tennessee where he went to work for the National Park Service, working from 1978 to 1996. He retired from the Park Service with 21 total years of Gov’t Service.

After retiring from the Park Service he went on to give 17 years of civil service with the Lewis County Sheriff Department.  He would like to be remembered for his charitable work with the Masonic Lodge and the love for his family.

Survivors include his wife, Verna Ruth (Barrow) Brown, Son, William (Nicole) Brown, Daughter-in-Law, Jillian Lee Taylor, Brothers, Cecil & Franklin Brown, Sister,  Patricia Cooley and 4 Grandchildren, William Edward Brown Jr., Emily Ann Brown, Walker Ray Brown & Mason Ryder Brown. 

A private masonic service will be held at the Funeral with burial following in the High Island Cemetery, High Island, TX.

A memorial service for Mr. James Brown will be scheduled for a later date.