Brown, James Edwin Age 85, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on July 1, 2020. Jim was born on July 26, 1934 in Huntington, WVA. He graduated from Marshall University with a BS in psychology and then went to North Carolina State where he received his master’s degree. During this time, he married his beloved wife, Maria Cosette “Cozie” Zorio. He had a long career with the US Air Force civil service and worked with them until his retirement. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Keith) Vogelhuber, Roscoe, IL; Leland (Shelly) Brown, Reunion, FL; granddaughter, Emily, Roscoe, IL; sisters Patricia Schlick, Margaret Gulleff, Linda (Doug) Soule, and Nancy James; brother, Michael (Claudia) Brown. He is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Jane Brown; brothers Allan and Leland; son, Frederick Timothy; and his beloved wife, Cosette. Funeral services will be private due to COVID 19 concerns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.