Jimmy Edward Brown
February 12, 1937 ~ June 14, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Jimmy Edward Brown, 70, of Candler, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2007.
Mr. Brown was a son of the late Harold R. and Ola McFee Brown and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billy F. Brown, and Joseph R. Brown.
He retired from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and had previously worked at American Enka Corp.
Jimmy loved and trusted the Lord. He was a faithful member of Pole Creek Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board and was a Sunday School teacher. He was also a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite.
Jimmy was a wonderful husband, dad, and “Pappaw Jimmy.” He was a kind and loving man who cared deeply for his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Melba Trantham Brown, of Candler; two loving daughters, Debbie B. Sitton and husband, Randy E., of Edneyville, and Denise B. Powell and husband Ken, of Hendersonville; devoted granddaughter, Mandy C. Brown and husband Douglas W., of Candler; two special great-grandchildren, Veston Edward Brown and Cassandra Denise Brown, whom he loved and adored; and many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Pole Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Dennis Thurman and G.W. Jameson officiating. Burial will follow at Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery.
His family will receive friends 7-9:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to the Pole Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 637, Candler, NC 28715.
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Dear Melba, Debbie, Denise, Mandy, and Family,
How are hearts ached with the news of our dear Jimmy’s death. He and your family have ALWAYS been so special to our family. Although our thoughts are not God’s thoughts, we know that He knows best and loves us all so dearly that He would not do anything that would be wrong for us. For some reason, He called Jimmy home. We will miss him greatly, but we will see him again soon. We will hold all of you in our prayers and we will be here for you at anytime you need us. Lovingly yours,
Chuck & Sandi Sprinkle
Dearest family,
Our prayers are with you during this time. We will cherish the wonderful memories of Jimmy from over the years. God is so good and as hard as it is at this time you have to remember that God does not make mistakes. Jimmy is there with many who have gone before as they await the time that we will join them. What a wonderful day that will be!
May God shine his Love and Mercy on you, Larry, Debbie, Josh and Jacob Rogers
Denise & Family:
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers. Please let me know if you need anything.
Dear Melba and Family: Like so many others, I was so saddened to learn of Jimmy’s death. He is one of my fondest memories of Pole Creek – he was always such a gentle-man! I did not realize until later that he was also an acquaintance of my daddy. They always shared a hand shake and a few laughs when we would see him at J&S. It is good to know that we have a Savior that has all of the answers and we will understand it better by and by! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My love to all of the family!
Phyllis McKinney Jamison
I would like to express my sympathy and sadness over Mr. Brown’s sudden passing. I have fond memories of visiting your house as a child. My mom and dad loved your family so much and I always thought so much of you all. I know this is so difficult, but oh how wonderful life must be in Heaven. I know that mama was so happy to see another face she knew and loved. You are all in our prayers. Love, Audria Holloway Hempel and Family
Denise and family, I am so sorry for the loss of our father.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
To the Brown family: May Gods grace carry you through your struggles as they follow you each day. You will be able to get through it but will never get over it. Live only one day at a time and thank God at the end of that day for his comfort that has sustained you for the day. Lonly days are ahead but staying as busy as possible is the only to handle it. I am praying for all of you. Love and prayers, Barbara plemmons
we were so sorry to hear about your loss.mr.brown will be missed greatly.we did not know him very much,but what we did know of him,he was a great man.we will pray for the whole family.love,dean&becky plemmons
Melba, Debbie, and Denise,
My heart goes out to each of you in your loss. I will never forget the Sunday afternoons that I spent with you all when we were kids. I love you all!!
God bless you all!
Katha
Melba, Debbie, Denise, Mandy and Doug
I can’t tell you in words just how much you all mean to me. Uncle Jimmy taught me so much about the love and respect a family should have for each other. Nothing will ever replace him. We can only thank God for the time that we all had here together. I miss him and know that he and daddy (Joe) and Uncle Billy are all there together in heaven where we will all be together one day. And I can’t wait to see them.
Debbie, Mandy, Melba & Denise, I cannot express enough the sorrow I feel for you, but for Jimmy he is rejoicing in Heaven. Just know we are all praying for you and are here for you anytime day or night that you need us.
We didn’t know Jimmy but, we are friends of Douglas Brown and he has said some wonderful things about his Uncle Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He is in the arms of the Lord.
Melba and family,Jimmy has been a wonderful friend over the years.We feel blessed by having known him. Our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your lose. I will always remember Jimmy as one of the kindest people I ever knew. Please let me know if I can do anything for any of you.
Barbara Honeycutt
Melba, Debbie, Denise, Mandy and Doug. I am saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one Jimmie. We can never understand why these things happen, but God knows and we have to put our trust and faith in him to see us through these times of sorrow. To Mandy and Doug. I will always remember all the good times we had together when Chris was at Pole Creek. I just wanted your family to know that I am praying for you. Pat Roberts
Dear Melba & family,
I was so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Sincerely, Carol
Melba and family,
You have meant so much to our family during our years at Pole Creek…we have so many fond memories. Jimmy was always smiling and telling something funny.
We’ll certainly miss him. May God give you that measure of grace that you need during this time of grief. It is a wonderful thing to know that we have a friend in Jesus who shares our sorrow.
I am a friend of your nephew Doug Brown and extend to you my heart felt sympathy. My prayers are with you.
SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF MR BROWN..A FINE, RESPECTED PERSON..I KNEW HIM FROM THE DMV..I WORK FOR MATTHEWS FORD.CHERISH HIS MEMORIES,THEY ARE FOREVER..
Love to Melba, children and grandchildren. I graduated with Melba and so thankful that I got to share time with Jimmie & Melba last year. What a beautiful day with them, granddaughter/husband & the grandkids that Jimmie loved dearly, when they came to Williamsburg. GOD has welcomed a loving man to the Kingdom. Melba know that you are in my prayers and our LORD will always be there for you and family.Knowing that he lived a Christian life makes his departure easier. Love you.
Precious Melba,Children,Grandchildren,and Great Grandchildren. Zeb and I love each of you and are praying for you in this hard time. We know Jimmy is safely Home.I thought of Jimmy as my little Brother since Daddy Mama Max and I had him when Aunt Ola worked.God Bless and comfort youall Love and Prayers Helen
Melba & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Jimmy was a wonderful man who was a great blessing to my life over the years. I pray the the grace of God will comfort your hearts and that His peace will surround you.
Yours in Christ,
Tim Heatherly
Philippians 1:3
Dear Brown Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the days ahead. I know you grieve for your precious husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; but to know he is in paradise with his Savior is such a comfort for you. May God’s special peace and comfort surround each of you.
Dearest Melba,Debbie,Denise,Mandy,Doug and families,
Words can not express my sadness I feel for all of you. I know Jimmie loved each of you so much. But he will always remain in your hearts and all the others he touched in life.
Bobby and I respected and loved Jimmy. Guess their looking down on us now. Probably telling each other a joke or two.
My love and prayers go with each of you and my our Heavenly Father comfor you in the days and nights ahead. GOD BLESS
Judy Pate
Dear Debbie, Mandy and family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for all of you during this time. I know you will miss your Dad and Grandfather very much. He was a wonderful person. I know that there is always a special place in our hearts for our Dads. You are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. May God bless you each day with that special grace he has for you.
With Love,
Kim & Carl Robinson
and family
Melba, Debbie, Denise and family,
Our thoughts and our prayers continue with each of you as you face the days ahead. May the Lord shower you with His grace as you need it.
Jimmy was a wonderful kind man whose love for the Lord showed. He was one of our dear friends and we greatly respected him. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him.
What a reunion he is having now with all the family members and church family members too. Rory will show him all the cool places in heaven and they will laugh together. We would not ask for them to return to us, but it is still hard to give them up. Our separation will not be for long because a few years down here on earth is nothing compared to eternity.
May Jesus be seen in our lives as He was in Jimmy’s life.
We Love You,
Royce and Gwenda
So sorry to hear about Mr. Brown, I remember him fondly from my days at Pole Creek. He always had a smile. God Bless you in the days ahead and we will be in prayer for you and your family. Doreen
Remembering my first cousin with love and prayers, until we meet again. Love Walton McGee Cole
MELBA & FAMILY,
I WAS SO SHOCKED TO HEAR THE NEWS. I HOPE YOU DID NOT GET HURT BAD IN THE ACCIDENT. I AM SO SORRY ABOUT JIMMY.
I ALWAYS HAD A GOOD TIME ON VACATION BACK THERE WITH ANN & GERALD. I REMEMBER ONE TRIP TO NASHVILLE AND HOW JIMMY TEASED ME SO MUCH BECAUSE OF THE BUGS CROAKING AT THE REST STOP. I WAS SCARED OF THEM. HE JUST LAUGHED AT ME. I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE OR LOOKED LIKE.
WE ALWAYS HAD FUN BARGIN SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES.
TAKE CARE AND I AM REALLY SORRY.
MARIE MCCAULLEY
I had the pleasure of knowing Jimmy during my years with DMV License & Theft. Jimmy was a very kind and gentle man, and will truly be missed by all. My sincere condolences to the Brown Family.
Melba, Debbie, Denise & Mandy – I was so sad when I heard about Jimmy. I, too, have many fond memories growing up at Pole Creek and spending time with all of you. Jimmy was a very special man. A kind, gentle soul. May God wrap his arms around each of you during this difficult time. He will comfort you when you need it the most. I am praying for each of you!
Dear Melba and family,
I always remember how kind and thoughtful Jimmy was to his Mother, Aunt Ola, he seemed to be so much like her He was truly a servant of The LORD. I am praying for you and all of your family.
Love in Christ,
Pat Wooten
To Melba, Denise, Debbie, Mandy and the whole family: Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It did not seem right at church Sunday to not see any of the family in their usual spots and to not be able to shake a hand during fellowship time. What a grand seat Jimmy must have now. You could tell how much he loved his granddaughter and great grandchildren just watching him help with them in worship services. Will be remembering you in the days ahead.
Dearest Mandy:
Although I did not know your grandfather, through you, Doug and Lou, I knew that he was a very special part of your family.
Remember, he will always be with you in spirit and love.
Carolyn Smith
Melba and family,
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Our prayer is that God will give you peace and grace that you need.
Richard worked with Jimmy and thought a lot of him. Even tho we had not seen Jimmy in a long time, we remember the good times we had at DMV Christmas parties.
May God be with you.
Richard & Ann
To the family of Jimmy Brown:
Please accept my sincere condolences. Jimmy was a very kind, thoughtful gentleman. I always enjoyed speaking with him and sharing our common frustrations about golf. It was a pleasure to get to play with him as well. It was clearly evident that he loved his Lord and his family above all else. I know you will miss him but what a comfort it is to KNOW you will see him again. You are in my prayers.
Steve Bush
To the Brown family: Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It was sad not seeing the Brown families in their usualy place Sunday in worship service and not having a fellowship handshake. Saw the love and joy Jimmy shared for his granddaughter and great grandchildren when he helped with them in church on Sundays. Prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you all.
Dear Melba,
I am so sorry to hear about your accident and the loss of Jimmy. You, Jimmy, Rex and I go way back.. Now we are both alone. I just want you to know you WILL be O.K. God will strengthen you day by day. He IS a very present help in the time of trouble. You have always been someone special to me.
You and your family will be in my prayers..
Wanda Thompson
Melba,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Patti
Dear Debbie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family I was very sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless You All.
Dear Melba, Debbie, Denise, and Mandy,
I was really shocked to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing. Such a tragedy. He will be missed by so many. But now he’s with his brothers and I can just see them all laughing together the way they used to.
Please accept my deapest sympathy and know that you are all in my prayers.
Love Kathy
Melba & family I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy i will miss him so much i feel blessed to have known him and to have him in my family.my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Hubie