James Edward Brown

James Edward Brown, 89, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.

Born in Iredell County on July 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward Brown and Birdie Baity Brown.

In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Brown; son, Kendall Brown; daughter, Kim Evette Brown; granddaughter, Myla Rose Brown; grandson, Kendall Brown, II; brother, Otha L. Sherill and his wife, Jessie and two sisters, Annie Mae Sherrill and Mary Elizabeth Daniels.

James was very proud of being a member of the graduating Class of 1956 from Morningside High School. He worked as a mechanic and was a Construction Superintendent with Dick Underhill Company in New York.

While in Queens, New York, he served as a Trustee at First Presbyterian Church In Jamaica Queens. He also has served as a longtime Elder at Cameron and Calvary Presbyterian Churches.

James loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Over the years, James and Elizabeth enjoyed taking cruises together; he loved bowling and was very passionate about his yard work. He was a great mentor and advisor and will be missed by all that knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter-in-law, Kameron and Jean Brown; grandchildren, Taylor James Brown, Kyle Edward Brown and wife Sarah, Elijah John Brown, Leah Tsega Brown, Aaron Brown, Kimberely Smith and Kameron Smith.

He is further survived by two great-grandchildren, Micah James Brown and Amaya Smith.

The family will speak to family and friends Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM at Cameron Presbyterian Church 2912 Old Salisbury Highway Statesville, NC.

The Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:00 PM with Pastor Timothy Bates officiating.

Troutman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brown family.