James D. Brown, 79, a long time resident of Brookston, passed away surrounded by his family at 12:10 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born July 3, 1935 in Brookston to the late Dale and Donola (Ross) Brown and was a 1953 graduate of Brookston High School. Mr. Brown served for 8 years in the National Guard. He was also a member of the Brookston Federated Church. His marriage was to Pat Kochert on February 7, 1959 in Brookston; she survives. Jim retired from Farmers State Bank where he was a Loan Officer. Prior to that he worked for over 25 years for Commercial Credit Corporation in Lafayette where he was a Loan Officer and Branch Manager. He and his wife Pat also owned & operated Brown's Hardware Store in Brookston for 14 years. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, Purdue basketball and playing horseshoes. Surviving with his wife Pat are his children, Jim Brown (wife: Rhoda) of Albuquerque, NM, Jeff Brown of Lafayette, Joe Brown (wife: Shari) of Delphi and Julie Sullivan (husband: Chuck) of Westfield; and a sister, Marilyn Conkright of Brookston. Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters, Kenzie, Hanna, Chloe, Jalee and Jansen. Preceding him in death with his parents is a daughter, Emma Brown and a sister, Connie Hallam. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Brookston Federated Church (202 South Wood St. Brookston, IN); Pastor Sarah Gengler to officiate. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Brookston Federated Church or Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.