James D. "Jim" Brown

James D. "Jim" Brown, age 84 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Southeast Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born July 1, 1939 in Jonesboro, the son of Glenn Elmer and Ava Lucille (Slicker) Brown. He married Irma (Wenger) Kelley on July 11, 2003 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1957 to 1960. His service to our country was very important to him, he enjoyed sharing stories of his military service. Jim enjoyed being outdoors and going for walks. He and Irma loved to travel, taking numerous cruises with good friends.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Irma Brown of Jonesboro; children, Jim Jr. (Tammy) Brown of Bethalto, Susan Chaar, Elisabeth (Jason) Davinroy of O'Fallon, Jonathon (Angelina) Brown of Belleville and step-son, Steven L. (Diana) Kelley of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Austin Brown, Conor Chaar, Jakob, Molly, Shelby, Hannah and Jessica Davinroy, Phoebe, Phoenix, Declan, and Cayden Black, Anakin (Shae) Black, and Joshua Kelley; great-grandchildren Seraphine and Odelia Black. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside funeral services for Jim will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Jonesboro Cemetery with Pastor Perry Williams officiating. Military funeral honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. and the United States Marine Corps Funeral Honors Team. Interment will follow the service in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.