James L. Brown, 94, of Frankfort, died February 7, 2021 at Wesley Manor. Jim was born February 6, 1927 in Clinton County to the late Zinn & Mary (Laughner) Brown Biesecker. In April of 1949 he married Bonnie Catron.
Jim was a graduate of Frankfort High School and attended Tampa Watchmaker School. He was a watchmaker and co-owner of J & D Jewelry Store, in Frankfort, Ind. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, during WWII and served from 1945-1947. Jim served on the Frankfort City Council from 1964-1968 then he was elected Mayor of the City of Frankfort, serving until 1972. He was a member of the Moose, VFW, American Legion and the former Frankfort Country Club.
Jim was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed playing in the Moose Golf League for several years with his grandson Ryan. Other interests include dancing, karaoke, ping pong and playing cards. He also enjoyed spending winters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Visitation and Services
During the current climate, we encourage family and friends to memorialize Jim in their own way. (bowl of chili, bag of popcorn, or a cold beer) An opportunity for sharing and fellowship may be planned in the future. Memorial donations in honor of Jim may be made to the Moose Lodge #7, 2880 E. Wabash St., Frankfort, IN 46041 or The Frankfort VFW, 309 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041.
Survived by:
Surviving Jim are his loving companion, Rose Austin of Frankfort, daughter: Jami Bell of Frankfort, 2 Grandchildren: Ryan (wife Jennifer) Bell of Brownsburg and Alyssa Bell of Philadelphia, PA., two great grandchildren, Kyler & Quinn Bell at home with parents, Ryan and Jennifer.
Jim and I go back a lot of years, we played a lot of golf and had some really good times. He will be missed, my prayers are with you, God Bless.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThe family of Jim Brown and Rose, Our deepest condolences on the death of Jim, we were neighbors in Melody Gardens, Florida. And spent many days whether golfing with Vic and the park or singing at karaoke. He was a great dancer. We missed him and Rose after they left the park. Our deepest condolences. Vic and Denise Aubie, N.B. Canada
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for the loss of such a special human being. I feel sure he and George Sceggell are talking about golf.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you Angie. I hope he and George can be together. I know I’m going to miss him but he is in a better place. Love you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry for your loss sending prayers and hugs. Jim was such a sweet man always had a smile, Kenny enjoyed playing cards with him at the Village Pantry out by the senior high school.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you for your condolence. He was a great guy.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI was so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a very nice man and we enjoyed having a lot of dinners with him and Rose at the American Legion. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy condolences to Rose, and to Jim’s family. I met Jim in Melody Gardens, when he spent winters there. He was always such a friendly man, and as luck would have it he carried a spare battery for my watch. Always grateful for his help. Take care of your self Rose.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry to lose our Euchre buddy! Jim was so much fun. You could never get a step ahead of him. He will be missed.
Linda Shilkett Bowlin
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThe best watchmaker ever. I tried to keep him busy working on my watches. My condolences to Jim’s family and to Rose. He was a good one.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Rose and all of Jim’s family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time . We all have great memories of Jim at Melody Gardens in Florida. God Bless.
Terry(purple lady)
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDeepest sympathy. Jim was a great guy….he will be missed.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRose and Jim’s family,
So sorry for your loss! We will miss seeing him here at the Manor. Such a nice guy! Thoughts and prayers, Ron and Shirley Rosen
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Facebook Twitter GoogleYou will be missed, Jim. We all had so much fun and made so many good memories. So glad I met you and had the chance to enjoy a part of your life . RIP My Friend. Love ya.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleGood man and a Great Mayor. Our Condolences to Jamie & family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleAlways enjoyed seeing Jim. Never saw him without a smile on his face. I will miss seeing him on the golf course, my office or uptown. Peace my friend.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleJamie and family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather Jim Brown. We loved seeing him visit Rose who lives just two houses down from us in the Manor Village. We miss seeing you, Jamie, and all our neighbors on Boone Street.
Gordon and Janice Gill
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Facebook Twitter GoogleJim was a good man and I really liked our chats. We talked a little politics, current events, and a little about life in general. I will miss Jim very much.
Fred Taylor
Executive Director
Wesley Manor
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Facebook Twitter GoogleCheers cheers to a life well lived, Rest in Peace Jim
Love, Danny and Kelly Stokes
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