James Richard Brown Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 25, 2026, at the age of 66, James Richard Brown (Roxboro, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Norwood Brown and Dallas Loraine Watson; his wife Stephanie Kay Brown; his sisters, Dolly Jean Sharp and Deaver Jane Hill; and his significant other Valeria Rhew.
He is survived by: his sisters, Donna Pruitt (Terry) and Debra New (RE); his brothers-in-law, Sam, Jay, Vince and Joe Hamrick; his nieces and nephews, Chis Nelson, Destiny Pruitt (Joey), Brittany Nelson, Ashely Wilber, Boston New and Josh Cox; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jocelyne Nelson, Alston, Ethan Graham, Ryleigh Wilber, Rosalie and Lucas Poorman; his stepchildren, Daphne Rose Rhew, Ann Marie Rhyne (Chris), Georgia Lorene Rhew (Jonathan) and Ryland Wayne Rhew, Jr. (Courtney); and his stepgrandchildren, Elijah Rhew, Alex, Savannah Rhyne, Daniel, Elizabeth Dugan, Declan and Dawson Eubanks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Brooks & White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1135, Roxboro, NC, 27573.
