Mr. James Virgil “Jim” Brown, age 56, a resident of S. Patton Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born August 26, 1951 in Jasper, AL. He was U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving as a Lance Corporal. Jim was a retired Health Physics Technician with Bartlett Nuclear. Jim was a Firefighter and First Responder with West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Roane County Rescue Squad. He was formerly a firefighter with Harriman Fire Department and a softball umpire in Harriman for different leagues. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Minnie Brown; and former wife, Shirley Ann Garrigan.
Survivors include:
Wife: Sarah Brown of Rockwood, TN
Son: Kevin L. Brown & friend, Geraldine Little of Rockwood, TN
Daughters: April Garrigan & husband, Jeremiah of Birmingham, AL
Tiffany C. Hagerman of Thorton, CO
Step-sons: Michael Steinmetz of Harriman, TN
Chris Forrester of Rockwood, TN
Grandchildren: Robert James Brown of Jasper, AL
Jacob Austin Taft of Jasper, AL
Gerome Trujilll of Thorton, CO
Chasity Hagerman of Thorton, CO
Brandy Pelfrey of Rockwood, TN
Sisters: Camella Black of SC
Charlotte Madison of Jasper, AL
Brother: Brad Brown of SC
Uncle & Aunt: Tom & Jazo Brown of Pensacola, FL
And several other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Chaplain Bruce Foster officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Elverton Cemetery in Harriman. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. unit 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roane County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 474, Kingston, TN 37763; or to the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 417, Rockwood, TN 37854.
Guestbook Entries
Sarah,
I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a very nice man I really hated to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ginger (Harriman, TN)
I was saddened to hear of Jim's death. I read it two days after his funeral. Jim was one of my students at Roane State Community College, and we talked often. I would see him occasionally after he finished at RSCC (often at Krystal), and he would update me on what he was doing. I enjoyed knowing Jim. My condolences to the family.
Dan Hyder (Kingston, TN)
Sarah,
I am truly sorry for your loss.If there there comes a time you need somone to talk to I am here for you.You are in my prayers..
Love You,
Sara Goodspeed And Family (Lawrenceville, GA)
I am truly sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend to me, and I did not know until it was too late that this had happened. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Robin Scarbrough (Harriman, TN)
i am so sorry for your loss. jim was a great friend. if there is anything i can do please dont hesitate to ask.
Sharon Houston (Kingston, TN)
Sarah, I only new Jim for about a year and as you know he was a very good man. He though the world of Chris. If you should need anything please let us know at the fire hall. {WRCVFD}
Paul Jones (Rockwood, TN)
Kevin and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacob Taft (205) 544-0963, Tracy Taft (205) 544-0989, Shane Jones (205) 388-1500 (Jasper, AL)
Sara and family: I am still upset and shocked. I met Jim several years ago at his business. We started chatting and became instant friends. I was amazed that I felt like I'd knew him all my life. He was a good man with a heart of gold and always had a smile. If there's anything I can do please let me know.
Wilma Langley (Harriman, TN)
Jim was a good man it has been a long time since i seen him.i worked with his sister at walmart.he was a good friend. He will be missed.May my prayers be with you.
Debra Freeman (Jasper, AL)
With our deepest sympathy
Anne & Crystal Sloan (Rockwood, TN)
There are no words to express my saddness, my prayers are for the family, as I know Jim will be missed! Jim was a great friend and love to most that knew him. My he rest in peace.
Sharon Johnson Conrad (Ripley, formerly of Rockwood, TN)
Dear Family, I am sadded to learn of Jimmy's passing. We grew up and played together around the old Union Chapel ball field. You are in our prayers.
Sherman Dell Roberts (Jasper, AL)
Sarah and family.. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm so greatful that I got to know Jim in the short time frame that I did. He incouraged several people to follow their dreams and to keep doing what they were doing to head for them. He was very very kind and caring and always thought of everyone else before himself. May god keep you all close to him and many he continue to touch your lives.
Julie (Rockwood, TN)
SARAH, I'M REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESSED YOU AND I AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY BY LETTING US HAVE JIM AS PART OF OUR FAMILY. IF THERE IS EVER ANYTHING YOU NEED JUST LET ME OR GENE KNOW. WE LOVE YOU.
Kim (Harriman, TN)
Darryll and Patty McLees (Rockwood, TN)
JIMMY WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A GOOD MAN,I AM SO SORRY HE LEFT US SO SOON,I`M FROM UNION CHAPEL,NOT A HALF MILE FROM HIS MOMS WHERE HE GREW UP,WE USE TO RIDE BICYCLES AND PLAY TOGETHER,HE CAME TO DECORATION HERE LAST YEAR BUT HE GOT SICK BEFORE I GOT THERE AND HE HAD TO LEAVE..I WISH I HAD GOTTEN THERE EARLIER,YOU HAVE ALL THE SPEARS FAMILYS DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Roger Spears (Cordova, AL)
Sarah and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Jane Ann (Edwards) Huddleston & Cody (Rockwood, TN)
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