Brother James Louis Brown, Sr. was born on April 21, 1947, to the proud parents of Ms. Louise Laster and Mr. Robert Brown in Chidester, Arkansas. He attended school at Pleasant Hill Elementary until he took on the role of a man and got a job to help his Mon with sister and brother. His learning didn't stop after the classroom but continue through Life Lesson's in Mathematics he was quicker than a calculator.

He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Bethel A.M. E. Church, Chidester Arkansas, where he remained faithful until his transitions to a better Life. He services as a servant at Bethel was Steward Pro Team, Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee, Chairman of Finance and Handyman for whatever needed to be done. He always made sure that his Pastor could meet all obligations and attend all conferences even if he had to carry the Pastor Himself.

Brother James was a proud member of Victoria Lodge #195 PHA of Chidester, Arkansas where he served in many capacities as Senior Warden and Junior Warden.

He was also a member of the Eastern Star Ferdinand #138. James also on of the founding member of the New Ground Hunting Club of Chidester, Arkansas where he was the life of the group whether with the big kill of the day or the big winner at the Dominoes table.

Brother Brown possessed a strong work ethic and was self-employed as a Logger. Later years he became a care-giver for his nephew. He believed in being early doing a good day's work, so that you could always be proud of your work with your head held high.

on June 17, 1967, Brother James married the love of his life Sister Clara Rene Sims. This marriage Blossomed for over 52 years and to this union one child, James Jr, Brother and Sister Brown home was a safe Haven for so many; always open to Family, Friends and even Strangers making them feel welcome, feeding them, counseling them, showing love and helping them if they could. He loved to school them in Dominoes since he was the "King of Dominoes".

Proceeded James in death two brothers; Leon and Ray Jr. and one sister; Bertha May.

His life memories and legacy shall live on through his wife, Clara; his son, James (Tameika) Brown, Jr., of Chidester, God-daughter, LaToya Hollyfield, Chidester; four grandchildren Akeilla, TyCorien, Akevia, Atavicn; one great-grandchild King; one brother - L.B. Mosley of Rockford, Illinois, four sisters; Georgia Lambert of Rockford, Illinois, Mary Jean Gulley, Catherine (Herbert) Fort, Shelia Mosley and Margaret Mosley all of Chidester, Arkansas; three Aunts- Bertha, Gloria, Junita; three uncles Eddie, Bruce and Steve a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.