James Ronald Brown, 59, of Collierville passed away March 13, 2014. Ronnie served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne. He was employed with Federal Express as a Sr. Aircraft Mechanic for 30 years. He was also a member of the Wolf River Pipes and Drums. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Mona Brown; sons, Joe Brown (Courtney), Rick Brown; sister, Donna Ballard; brothers, Joey Brown (Alisa), Bill Brown, Frank Brown (Diane) and three grandchildren, Paul, Kylie, Mary Michaela Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Riley and Mary Ruth Brown and his brother J.D. Brown. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 15 from 2-4 pm with a memorial service at 4 pm all at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Avenue.