He was a Pipeline inspector for many years and also served in the United States Marine Corp.
Survived by his wife, Donna Jo Flatt Hensley Brown of Greensburg having united in marriage on April 27, 2013.
Other survivors include a son: Josh Brown of Holland New York; two daughters: Melissa Brown and Rosanna Fuller both of Holland, New York; six grandchildren: Jack Brown, Simon Brown, Madison Russell, Maddie Fuller, Lilly Fuller, and Landon Fuller; seven step-children: Miranda Stepp of Bloomington Springs, Tennessee, Mark Hensley of Liberty, Kentucky, Marissa Moss of Bloomington Springs, Tennessee, Martin Hensley of Smyrna, Tennessee, Morgan Hensley, Makenzie Hensley, and Mason Hensley all of Cookeville, Tennessee; eight step-grandchildren; two sisters: Paula Vandyke of Belmont, New York and Joy Stuart of Almond, New York; three brothers: Steve Brown of Greensburg, Jack Brown of Angelica, New York, and Rex Brown of Florida; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Honoring Mr. James Brown’s wishes, cremation was chosen. No formal services or visitation at this time.
Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, Greensburg in charge of the arrangements
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