EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. James A. Brown, 61, of Gibson Road, entered into rest January 4, 2015. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Brown, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Jeter Baptist Church. He was a 1972 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannette Mealing Brown; a daughter, Stephanie(Llewellyn, Stevens of Greenwood; a sister, Johnnie Mae (Anthony) Simpkins of Columbia; two brothers, Gregory (Tracie) Brown of Charleston and and Charles (Tasha) Brown of Columbia; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two aunts, Sarah Robinson and Annie Mae Oliphant; one uncle Willie (Annie Bell) Hill, all of Edgefield, a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence.

G.L. Brightharp Mortuary & Sons of Edgefield is in charge or arrangements.