Thursday, November 13, 2014

James (Jim) Wiley "Buddy" Brown



James (Jim) Wiley “Buddy” Brown passed away November 13, 2014 at home after fighting an 18 month battle with cancer.  He was born May 22, 1939 in Ft. Smith, AR to Wiley and Irene (Blevins) Brown.  He was an Air Force veteran and retired from the construction industry after more than 30 years of employment.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Thomas, George, Truman, Lem, John, Ervin, and Noah; three sisters, Flossie Brown Omo, Laura Brown Holoman, and Phoebe (Phyllis) Brown Hendricks; plus one very special brother, Jake West.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jean of the home; daughter, Debra Lutz of Jacksonville, FL; three sons, Phillip of Kansas City, MO, Wiley “Buddy” and Patrick both of Tulsa, OK; several grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 7 step-children; a number of step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews to numerous to mention.

Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, November 17, 2014 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK with Dennis Traxler officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be members of the DAV.  Honorary pallbearer will be Amanda Dickey Moreau. 


The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macedonia Cemetery or Seabolt Cemetery. 

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