James G. Brown was born on August 2, 1946 and died on May 20, 2024. He was pre-deceased by his parents, John, and Dorothy Brown.

He is survived by his siblings: Joyce Brown, Gerald (Terry) Brown, and John (Kitty) Brown. He has three nephews and one niece as well as numerous cousins.

Jim was a graduate of Wm. Nottingham High School, S.U.N.Y. @ Morrisville, and the University of Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science. Upon graduation from the University of Georgia, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a Viet Nam Era veteran who received his Honorable Discharge in 1973. Jim achieved the rank of Specialist 5 / Sergeant and served in Okinawa and at Walter Reed Hospital. He was awarded the designation of Sharpshooter.

His last employment was with the U.S. Dept. Agriculture as a Food Inspector. He retired in 2011.

Calling hours will be held at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave, Syracuse, N.Y. 13219, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM. A service will follow at 3:00 PM. Burial will be private.

The family would like to thank the V.A. Hospital for their dedicated care and our cousin, Phil Brown, for his care and oversight.

Donations in James' memory may be made to: NAMI Syracuse, 917 Avery Ave, Syracuse, N.Y. 13204