James A. Brown 

James A. Brown, 93, of Wickliffe, OH passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at Lake West Medical Center surrounded by family. 

He was born August 21, 1924 in Cleveland, OH the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (nee Powers) Brown.

Jim graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and then went on to serve in the Army, during World War II. After returning from his years in the Army, he attended Kent State University where he received both a BA and MA in Education. Jim then went on to teach for 35 years, retiring in 1985 from the West Geauga School District.

He lived in Kirtland, OH and Willoughby, OH, and also resided in Ocean Point, ME and Palmetto, FL. While spending the summers with his family in Ocean Point, Jim coached kids softball and was President of the Wilson Memorial Chapel.

Jim is survived by his children Betsy (Bruce) Plummer of Boxboro, MA; Bob (Mary) Brown of Willoughby; Barry (Kim) Brown of Burton and Bill (Rhoda) Brown of Gilbert, AZ; and beloved Papa to Nicole and Matthew Plummer; Sara, CJ, and Carolyn Brown; McKenna Brown; and Rio and Kai Brown.

Family was the most important thing to Jim & he especially cherished the moments he spent with his grandchildren. Jim was a wonderful husband, father & "Papa" and will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Barbara (nee Johnston).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Wilson Memorial Chapel, East Boothbay, ME 04544, Ocean Point Colony Trust, or a charity of your choice.

A private family service will be held this summer in Ocean Point, Maine.

Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH.
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