Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Brown, James D. July 31, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. August. 7, 2019

JAMES BRON, 75
James D. Brown, of Newberry, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the age 
of 75. Jim was the devoted husband of Geraldine, and the proud father of 
three children.

Jim was born on January 24, 1944, in Newberry, Mich. to L.D. and Stella 
Brown. He received his degree in social work from Michigan State University 
and spent 30 years living in Ionia, where he worked initially at the Ionia 
State Hospital, and later at the Department of Social Services as a 
Children's Protective Services specialist for Ionia and Montcalm counties.

Jim had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid fisherman After retiring 
from his career Jim and Jerri returned to Newberry, where Jim spent much of 
his time fishing the abundant trout streams of this youth. He was a talented 
musician, and would frequently entertain and regale friends and family with 
hi singing and strumming. His choice of song was prolific and often 
spontaneous. Any incident, however trivial or mundane, was capable of 
prompting Jim to croon a few relevant lines, a unique and fun trait his 
children and grandchildren enjoyed throughout their live.

Jim was an active member of the Elks Lodge No. 1795, for a time serving as 
Exalted Ruler. He had a wise kind and compassionate spirit, which he shared 
freely. He enjoyed politics, history and polite debate.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard "Dick" Brown, and 
his wife Jerri. He is survived by his children Jennifer (Scott) Stephens, 
David (Karen) Brown, and Jessica (Dan) Rockey. Grandchildren Jordan Stephens, 
Ryan Stephens, Kaelyn Brown, Landon Brown, Alexis Rockey, Evelyn Rockey, 
Olivia Rockey, Isaiah Rockey, Vivian Tockey and Titus Rockey. His sisters 
Barb Pentland Elizabeth Roseann Brown, in addition to nieces, nephews, 
special extended family members, and many beloved friends.

A memorial service is being held on a, August 12, at the Newberry 
Presbyterian Church, 113 W. John St, Newberry, Mich. with the Pastor Mary 
Brooks presiding. Visitation is at 10 a.m., funeral service is at 11 a.m., 
with a light luncheon to follow. Condolences may be expressed at 
watkingfuneralhomes.com and beaulieufuneralhome.com

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