James "Jim" Daniel Brazil

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Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd
Conway, AR  72032
Monday, February 3, 2025
5-7pm
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Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
2pm
I served in the Army.

James "Jim" Daniel BrazilI am a Veteran.

of Conway, AR

August 30, 1941 - January 31, 2025

James ''Jim'' Daniel Brazil, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to Crawford and Lois Brazil.

After graduating from Newport High School, Jim attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of the ROTC and Theta Tau engineering fraternity. Upon graduation, he married the love of his life, Jane Porter Brazil and they moved to Frankfurt, Germany where Jim proudly served in the US Army for two years earning the rank of First Lieutenant. After returning home, Jim began his distinguished career at Arkansas Power & Light/Entergy in 1966 as an electrical engineer. Over the next 35 years, he worked in various roles, including Internal Audit at Arkansas Nuclear One and in the Regulatory Affairs Department. He earned his MBA, became a Certified Public Accountant and made significant contributions to the company. After retiring, Jim continued consulting for Entergy for an additional 20 years, working until the age of 79.

A man of deep faith, Jim loved the Lord and had such a servant's heart. He was a former member of First Baptist Pine Bluff and Park Hill Baptist North Little Rock. For the past 22 years, he was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Conway. He served on several committees and was active in adult small groups and men's ministry.

In the community, he was an active member of the North Little Rock Kiwanis Club, Gideons International, the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers and the Arkansas Society of CPAs, where he held several leadership roles.

Jim had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed working in his yard, hunting, hiking and kayaking. His favorite activity was playing golf with his friends regularly. Some of his best moments involved cheering on the Hogs in any sport and attending Razorback football games with his family. He cherished the daily companionship and the many travels he had with his wife of 60 years.

His greatest joy was spending time with family and being a ''Papa''. Many hours were spent supporting his daughters and his grandchildren by attending their events, games and celebrations, helping with school projects and building things together. His hallmark quality was having a joyful, fun-loving and adventurous spirit.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Crawford and Lois Brazil and sister, Peggy McCall. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Jane Brazil; brother, Charles Brazil (Donna); daughters, Beverly Cole (Andrew), Kimberly Tilley (Brad); grandchildren, Austin Cole (Hayley), Madison Morris (Tyler), Cameron Tilley (Kirsten), Allison Tilley, Preston Tilley; five great granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, February 3rd from 5-7:00pm at Roller McNutt in Conway and the Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, February 4th at 2:00pm at Roller McNutt. A family graveside service will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church Building Fund (mysecond.family) or Gideons International (gideons.org).

Pall bearers will be:
Austin Cole
Cameron Tilley
Preston Tilley
Tyler Morris

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19 Condolence(s)
Ann Marie Beller Justiss
Fayetteville, AR
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Remember you my old friend!

Mattie Seward
Searcy, AR
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Jane, so sorry for your loss.
Sending love and prayers for you and your family.

Frances Davis Slisher
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Jane & Family, My Deepest Sympathy

Dennis and Martha Coop
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Jane and family, Martha and I will pray for peace in your grief and joy in your memories We always appreciated the two of you as faithful Sunday School and Church Members during our years together at Park Hill Baptist, and we knew you remained faithful in retirement years in Conway. No one will miss Jim like his family, but we assure you of our love and prayer in these days.

Cindy Nelson
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my condolences.

beckie Mcfee
Fort Collins, CO
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

I was fortunate to be Jim’s niece. He was always kind and thoughtful. Always interested in others. He was also easygoing and had a good laugh. I remember one Christmas when I was very small either B or K got a tape recorder and Uncle Jim showed us how to speak in it and be able to hear our voices back! What fun! Our world will miss him and his love. Love to Jane, Kimberly, Beverly and their families.

Eric & Susan Dombek
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2025

He was a kind man! Prayers for peace and comfort.

Boyd Ward
MAYFLOYER, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2025

I was privileged to play golf with Jim several times in a foursome with our senior golfer's group at Centennial. He was such a genteel man and a wonderful companion on the course. I will miss his company.

Neal Martin/ Gideons
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2025

Jim was a pleasure to be around. He was one of the first to sign up to do a bible distribution. He will be missed here, but he is with The Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! Many blessings.

Jeff McGee
Springdale, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2025

Jim is one of the finest gentlemen I ever had the privilege to work with. He is the perfect example of how a man should conduct himself. He will be greatly missed. Every significant transmission project in Arkansas was approved and successful due to Jim’s leadership for decades. I’m sorry to hear of his passing and pray for the family.

Jerry & Ann Carlton
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2025

So sorry and shocked to hear about Jim’s passing. We have known the family for many years and know Jim will be missed by us all. However, we have comfort in knowing he is now in a better place. His memories will be with us forever. Our prayers go out for Jane and all the family during this difficult time. May God provide comfort to each of you.

Judy and Jay Showalter
Allen, TX
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Jane, sending our love and prayers to you and family and remembering the good times we had as newly married couples ! Jim lived a full and productive life and will be missed by those that knew and loved him! We love you and wish we could be there to put our arms around you but know that God is comforting you as no other can! Judy and Jay

Thomas Edwards
Branson, MO
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Great man and such a nice family. He has touched many lives

Matt Mallett
Conway, AR
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. You continue to be in our prayers. He was a wonderful man and neighbor and will be greatly missed!

Larry Malpica
Conway, AR
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Jim was a good man. I enjoyed playing golf with him with our senior players. Also enjoyed seeing him at our monthly breakfast meetings at Bobs Grill. My prayers are with the Brazil family. He will be missed

Gynger Campbell
Conway, AR
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Praying for your precious family during this time.

Bob & Brenda Flippo
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. The times we were together, we were impressed by Mr. Brazil’s kindness and caring personality. I know Cameron was very close to both of you and will miss him terribly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Brenda Flippo

Kevin Brooks
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. What a beautiful life that was lived

Dana Parker-Gilbert
North Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

All our love & prayers for peace to the beautiful family Mr. Brazil leaves behind.

What a wonderful life he had on this earth!

And, what a wonderful legacy he leaves behind in his beautiful wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren!

So thankful to have been a part of his life journey. What a great “neighbor” and friend that all started on Royal Oak Drive. Your family is our family. Lifelong friends and neighbors no matter where we might live!

So special!

We believe Mr. Brazil is already at work in Heaven preparing the next beautiful place for his family!

Bob Stephens,
Dana, Suzie & Renee