James Brown's Obituary
James Ralph Brown, 69, of Grafton, died March 25, 2008 at Palm Crest East Nursing Home, Elyria following a short illness.
Mr. Brown was a self-employed contractor who specialized in masonry work. He was also employed with the turnpike as a maintenance foreman, retiring after fifteen years of service. He was a US Marine Veteran who proudly served his country from 1956-1959 as a sharpshooter.
Surviving are his wife, Nola (nee Simmons); sister-in-law, Frances Brown; nephew, Greg Brown; nieces, Lisa Standen and Theresa Smith; and additional nieces and nephews, Sheila, Darlene, Howard Jr., Russell and Doug.
Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8Pm at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville where services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday. Interment to follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, where the North Ridgeville VFW Post 9871 will conduct full military honors.
Donations have been suggested to the Alzheimer Association, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120.
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