James Brown

James "Jim" Edward Brown, 69, of Odessa, TX, passed away on October 1, 2016 in Odessa.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell of Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating.

Jim was born on October 8, 1946, to Robert and Norma Brown in Monahan's, TX. He attended and graduated from Ft. Stockton High School, then from Texas Tech with a BA. He further advanced his education with a MA from Sul Ross University. He worked as an Operations Manager for Renegade Wireline Services.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma Brown; brother, Robert "Bobby" Brown; sister, Patricia King and his daughter, Kimberly Branch.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Mary; his daughter, Kari and her husband, Charlie Taylor of Brownwood, TX; granddaughters, Amber and her husband, Dustin Kiker of Odessa, TX, Cortni Gibbs and her fiancé, Justin Moore of Granbury, TX, Britni Massey of Odessa, TX and Kaili Albritton of Odessa, TX; great grandchildren, Alissa, Brooke and Scarlett Kiker of Odessa, TX and Tucker Gibbs of Granbury, TX.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to Steve Gray, David Gray, KJ and Carrie Stanton of Renegade Wireline Services.

How do you measure the greatness of a man who's left this world behind, when simple words fail to convey the feelings of those who mourn one of a kind? A hardworking oilfield man, his integrity was respected by all. Always willing to help others, he went above and beyond the call. No truer words were spoken when he made his vows to his wife. Through the good, bad and everything in between, he was forever there for the love of his life. A father whose unconditional love was felt and known. He cherished the children that he chose to raise as his own.

Without judgement he honestly listened to all that was shared, He felt like home, the best Papa, he genuinely cared. When he was really tickled, his laughter was inviting. He had the ability to light up a room, he was truly enticing. The greatness of a man can be measured by the imprint he leaves when he's gone. And the love that is felt in the hearts of all those that carry on his memory.

Visitation

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
5:00-7:00pm

Service

Funaeral Service

Sunset Funeral Home Chapel
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Thursday, October 6, 2016
1:00 pm