Obituaries

A TIME TO BE BORN

James Brown Sr., affectionately called “Homeboy”, was the son of the late George and Anna Brown. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Charleston, SC, and educated in the Beaufort County School District. He was the sixth of seven children born to this union. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

A TIME TO LIVE

James was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, where he served proudly from 1971–1975. After his service, he resided in Harlem for over 50 years, where he faithfully served his community with unconditional love. James was a dedicated and loyal member of Canaan Baptist Church of New York, NY, and Campbell Chapel AME of Bluffton, SC.

CHRISTIAN LIFE

On September 18, 2025, at Harlem Hospital, Homeboy answered the Master’s call and took his seat beside our Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Anna Brown, and his siblings; Arnethea, Henry and Sheila.

A TIME TO CHERISH

James leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Deborah Brown of New York, NY; his children; Tiffany Brown SC, Arnetha of New York, NY, James (Jesse) of Oxnard, CA, China of Brooklyn, NY, Shareyl of Edgewater, NJ, and Daquon of New York, NY, grandchildren; Savonte, Christian, Javeon, Tristan, Chauncy, and Kayla, great-grandchildren; MacKenzie, Ja’Xyla, Ja’Melia, and D’Quorion, siblings; Evangelist Albertha Gaillard of Charlotte, NC, Reverend Delores Lawyer of Hilton Head, SC, and Elijah Brown of New York, NY, a special niece, Evon (Ronald) Brockington, aunts; Nellie White of New York, NY, Margie Baker of Bluffton, SC, and Lee (Mary) Smalls of Bluffton, SC, a special cousin, Theo “Lynette” White of New York, NY, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends whom he loved unconditionally.

SWEET MEMORIES

My dad always started his day with prayer. I saw him faithfully fall to his knees every morning as long as he was able. He wasn’t a perfect man—as none of us are—but he was a faithful man, and I will miss his physical presence. His words of wisdom to love myself first are with me forever. Love you, Dad — Tiffany I will always remember his generous spirit and how he touched so many lives with his kindness. Thank you for your endless love that helps me through each day. Thank you for the memories that will never fade away. Your Loving Wife, Deborah

INFORMAL VISITATION

None

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Campbell Chapel AME Church, Bluffton, SC

INTERMENT

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Beaufort National Cemetery