Mr. James Walker Brown, Jr.
- June 9, 1938 - November 20, 2011
- Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
of James' Passing
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“Dear Dennis and Michael and Brown Family, my prayers go out to you all. I am sorry I didn't get to make the service as I have been in and out of the...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Norris Cramer - Wilmington , DE
“Dear Dennis and Micheal: Sorry to hear of Walker passing. He is a part of Kennett Squre history for me< I would have been there to pay my respect...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Tokei Huggins - New Castle , DE
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. Bless you all!
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Chip and Beth Thomas
“To The Family of J W Brown,
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Bear." Knowing "Brownie" was truly inspirational. I so enjoyed knowing him...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Gwendolyn T. Webster - DE
“In the passing of Walker Brown I have lost a great and good friend, whose encouragement, counsel and wisdom have meant so much to me over the years....Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: James Johnson - New Castle, DE
“To Uncle Walker,
I will miss all of your joking and teasing. You and my Father shared so many memories, good and I am sure some bad as well. You...Read More »
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Mary Atley Cannon - New Castle, DE
“Michael and famliy we wish you love, peace and prayers doing this time.
May God give all of you the strength to get through these times.
Idel...Read More »
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Idel Wilson - Christiana, DE
“Was very saddened to hear of Walker's transition although he is in a much better place now. We worked together at Chrysler in Newark, Delaware for...Read More »
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Mike and Nancy Viselli - MO
“Not always about remembering the "good ole days", but celebrating the new life you came to know. You did it , you found the right path and showed...Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Renee J. Jones - Kennett Square , PA
“Rest in Peace my dear friend. I will miss you.
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Arlene J. Goodwin - Coatesville, PA
“I'm very fortunate that I had the opportunity to know and work with such a "fine man." "Walker" as we referred to him at work (Chrysler) was very...Read More »
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Mel Potter - Newark, DE - friend
“I will miss you "Walk B!". To honor the memories of the times we spent together I will forever "leave my truck in the street.". Rest in peace. Love...Read More »
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Mark Haughton - Bel Air, MD
“Dear Family of Walker Brown,
Sometimes when I walked my dog in Anson Nixon Park, Walker would be there with his little dog and we would stop and...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Linda Irwin - Kennett Square, PA
“To Betty and the Walker family, I'm truly sadden by the passing of Brownie. I'm so glad that he and I continued to talk from time to time after I...Read More »
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Joseph Newman - Ocala, FL
“To the Brown Family: God Bless you all, Browning will be miss. Will remember the good things he done for all of us who known him. He show us how to...Read More »
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Wilson & Jackson Family - PA
“To Dennis, Michale and the Family. I pray God consoles you through this difficult time. Walker was a good man who treated people properly. He always...Read More »
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Rickie L. McKee - College Park, , GA
“I'm going to miss Walker. He was a good man, did a lot of good for a lot of people.
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Eddie Zunino - Kennett Square, PA
“Walker was always there to help and give a kind word. He will definitely be missed.
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Marilyn Dyson - Philadelphia, PA
James Walker Brown, Jr., age 73, of Kennett Square, PA, died Sunday November 20, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Betty Lou Stewart Brown, with whom he shared 9 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was a son of the late James Walker Brown Sr. and the late Hazel (Bryant) Brown.
His father founded Boy Scout Troop 60 in which James advanced to the level of Eagle Scout.
Mr. Brown was a 1955 graduate of Kennett Consolidated Junior-Senior High School and graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science.
He was a founding member of the Counts Social Club of Kennett Square which provided Guidance and activities for area youth.
James retired from Chrysler Corp in Newark DE. He was a member of Bethel AME Church in Kennett.
James enjoyed playing the guitar, restoring automobiles, listening to the blues, playing pinochle, fixing computers, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include in addition to his wife, two sons, Dennis Walker Brown of Fort Walton Beach Florida, and Michael Abram Brown and his wife Angela Davis Brown of Newark Delaware; one sister, Ida Elizabeth "Betty" Williams and her husband Rev. Doctor George Williams of Columbia Maryland, and three grandchildren, Preston Walker Brown, Perrin Thomas Brown, and Kaylee Denee Owens and a host of loving nieces nephews, and cousins, including Stephen Brown, Tracy Brown Palaganas, and Geoffrey and Angela Williams.
He is also survived by his step mother Margaret Brown, step sisters, Rose, Brenda and Cynthia, a step brother Ed, two step daughters, Melanie and Shannda Brown, and 3 step sons, Brian, the late Craig and the late Glenn Brown.
You are invited to visit with James's family from 9-11AM Wednesday November 23, 2011 at the Bethel AME Church 300 E. Linden St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. His funeral service will follow at 11AM. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To send an online condolence, or to order flowers, please visit www.griecocares.com
