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Brown, James Allen, Jr. (Decatur)

  • Monday, March 20, 2023
James Allen Brown, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023 from a short battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his dad: James A. Brown, Sr and his mom: Della Ruth Cardin Brown.

He is survived by his sister: Cindy Bivens, nieces: Michele Locker and family, Chelsy McDermott and family, Aunt: Jane Bowers, several cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Cemetery in Englewood, TN, with Pastor Angela Akers officiating.

Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Brown Family.
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