SFC James Wilson Brown, US ARMY (Ret)
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SFC James Wilson Brown, US ARMY (Ret)

  • February 13, 1928 - December 18, 2011
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“I am sorry to here of "Charlie's" death. I worked with him at Select Business Machines and OfficePro and really enjoyed time with him. I spoke with...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Frank Price - West Columbia, SC

“He was a true hero in every sense of the word. Many fond memories with Susie & the kids. He will be missed. The entire family is in my prayers. ...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Judy Scupp Truax - Irmo, SC

“Pat my heart goes out to you during this time. I wish I could be with you, but later. James was very special and will always have a special place in...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Joyce T. Mullins - Columbia, SC

“May God add his many blessings to each of you as you cope with this time of your lives. Hold tight to the special memories that your dad has given...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Debbie McDonald

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends deepest sympathy to the family of SFC James WIlson Brown (Ret). ”
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Funeral service for SFC James Wilson Brown, US ARMY (Ret), 83, will be held at 2:30 pm Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens with Masonic and full military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 pm at the funeral home.
SFC Brown died Sunday, December 18, 2011. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Wilson J. and Gertrude McInthyre Brown. He was the husband of the late Margie E. Brown.
SFC Brown retired from the US Army following 25 years of service having served during WWII, Korea and two tours in Vietnam where he received two bronze stars with Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a lifetime member of the Dentsville Masonic Lodge 398 where he was secretary and held several offices within the lodge. He was a Worthy Patron with Eastern Star #273. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Jamil Temple.
Surviving are his daughter, Susie Kell-Walker (Tom) of West Columbia; son, Jimmy Brown (Kim) of Pelion; Wesley Banks of Lexington; grandchildren, Jay Kell, Angie Kell Sherk of W. Columbia and Jimi Brown; four great-grandchildren and a lifelong friend, Patsy Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rainbow Girls, c/o Dentsville Masonic Lodge #398, 6604 Shakespeare Road, Columbia, SC 29223, or a charity of one's choice.