James Michael “Jimmy” Brown, 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born on May 11, 1942 in Park Hall, MD to the late James Harden Brown and Laura Mildred Wise Brown.
Jimmy was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. He was a 1961 graduate of Leonardtown High School. On December 11, 1985 he married his beloved wife, Marilyn Sue Brown in Compton, MD. Together they celebrated over 36 wonderful years of marriage.
He operated several businesses in St. Mary’s County. He was a farmer for awhile when he lived in Grampton Rd, he operated a Western Auto Store in Lexington Park, MD; B & B Liquor Store in St. Mary’s Square, he was partners with Eldred Greenwell at Leonardtown Sunoco and Country Store in Medley’s Neck, MD. He also did construction with his friend Leo Klear at Brown & Klear Construction. When he finally retired he had his garden and his bestest buddy, his Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Temujin his 130 pound lap dog!
He was a member of the Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge 223 for over 50 dedicated years.
In addition to his beloved wife, Marilyn, Jimmy is also survived by his children, Amy Brown Eggler (Jay) of Leonardtown, MD, Louise Pritchard (CP Cameron) of Leonardtown, MD, James Payne (Katherine) of Hollywood, MD, and Michael Brown of Leonardtown, MD; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, June Bussler (Hoover) and Douglas Brown.
All services will be private.
Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge 223.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
