of Little Rock, AR
June 8, 1928 - May 22, 2017
JAMES ROYCE BROWN, 88 of Little Rock, passed from this life May 22, 2017. Born June 8, 1928 in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was proceeded in death by his parents Roye and Louise Brown, a sister, Royelene (George) Pullium of Bolivar, TN. He is survived by his wife, Freddie Jean Kirk of the home; son, James Richard Brown (Tina) of Little Rock; two grandsons, James Robert Brown of Little Rock, Thomas Reid Brown of Fayetteville, AR; a sister, Barbara (Max) Grant, all of Bolivar, TN; and a brother Cullen (Joan) Brown of Gonzales, LA. He also leaves behind many nephews, a niece and friends.
Jim married the love of his life, Freddie Jean Kirk in 1950. Shortly afterwards left to serve his country in US Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. After serving in the army, he worked with his father building houses in Bolivar, TN until deciding to take advantage of the GI bill and enroll at the University of Tennessee, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1956. He worked for Texaco, Inc. in New Orleans, LA from Sept. 1956 thru June 1957, Unit Structures / Koppers Company, Inc. in Magnolia, AR from June 1957 thru June 1968, Koppers Company, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA from June 1968 thru May 1972 before moving to Little Rock. In Little Rock, he joined Engineering Consultants, Inc. eventually, becoming a partner and then president. He was proud in 1988 when his son was able to join him at Engineering Consultants. He was a member of several Engineering and Construction societies, as well as serving on special committee's and boards in those societies.
Jim enjoyed his profession of structural engineering for over 56 years. He was foremost a family man, traveling with the whole family has given us many memories and stories. He enjoyed hunting, fishing. He took great pride in his son and grandsons watching/supporting them in their endeavors. Pappaw showed his support in being at every activity he was able to attend.
Visitation will be Wednesday morning, May 24 at 10:00am with the funeral immediately following at 11:00am at Roller Chenal Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that you send a donation in his memory, where he attended church, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 or The UAMS Myeloma Institute, Patient Support Fund, 4301 West Markham #816, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Mark Hargis
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
I was saddened to receive the news of the passing of my former neighbor Mr. Brown. I have deep and warm memories of him as both the father of Ritchie and a wonderful neighbor who was a strong and positive influence on my childhood. When I look back as an adult on his contribution to my development, that influence cannot be measured. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Brown Family.
Mary Ann
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
To the family Revelation 21:4'reminds us of the things to come in the near future, sorry for your lost
CLAUD RANKIN
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
I am sorry to hear about Jim's passing, a truly fine gentleman. I was glad to have the opportunity to talk to him last week.
Jim, I always said, that as great of an engineer he was , he was a better teacher. He took a young man, fresh out of college and taught him the principles of structure in a style even he could understand. This contributed to what ever success I have had in my profession in construction. I will always be grateful for his knowledge.
Jim did not wear his religion on his sleeve, but you knew that he was a Christian by the way he lived life. Never critical, never judgmental. Although I did not have the opportunity to talk very often, I cherished the times I did. I will always remember him and I will always be grateful for him, and miss him.
Theresa Bryant
Monday, May 22, 2017
On behalf of the Harold Bryant family, we extend our heartfelt condolences. No finer man graced this earth. No finer angel (with my dad) graces Heaven. Jim was a man of character, a man with honor & integrity, in everything
he did, with every person he met. I'm humbled to have known such a man. Godspeed and prayers for his family.