James is survived by his son Jeffery Brown, daughter-in-law Lindsay Brown, grandchildren Avery Cegielski, and Taylor Brown; Sister Carol Johnson, brother Mark Brown and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Dorothy Brown, Sister Janet Rausch, brother-in-law Johnny Johnson, and Niece Shaelly Rausch.
James was born in Le Mars, Iowa on September 16, 1946, to Wayne and Dorothy Brown. He attended Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa, and then went on to serve in the US Army. He spent time in Panama and finished his military service at the Fort Carson base in Colorado. James then pursued a career in the dairy business. He worked for Sinton for over 30 years. After retiring from the Dairy, James worked at Bass Pro Shop. He loved his retirement job at Bass Pro and gained an additional family amongst all of his coworkers. James also had many hobbies to include golfing, boating, camping, and just spending time with family. James had an infectious smile and a laugh that carried for miles. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him!
A visitation is scheduled from 4-7pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Mountain View Mortuary located at 2350 Montebello Square Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
The funeral will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Woodmen Valley Chapel Woodmen Heights located at 8292 Woodmen Valley View #5093, Colorado Springs, CO 80908.
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