JAMES BROWN, 70

James David Brown, 70, Creekside, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John Rondell and Gwenda Marie (Filler) Brown, he was born December 18, 1949 in Rochester, PA.

Jim was a 1970 graduate of Marion Center Area High School. He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Army. During his life, he was employed by Haliburton and Fisher Scientific. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed hunting. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Pauletta (Walker) Brown whom he wed October 14, 1972; daughter, Jennifer Brown; grandchildren, Timothy, Chrystle, Allesha, Austin, Justin, and Sebashtian; great grandchildren, Jordan, Isabela, Joseph, and Jasmyn; and a brother, Jack Brown.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents and a daughter, Darlene Brown-Gardner.

The family would like to thank Indiana Hospice for their comforting care.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the John A. Lefdahl Funeral.