James M. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born November 26, 1947 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. James retired from U.S. Steel and enjoyed watching westerns, gardening, cooking and traveling to Las Vegas. He is survived by his loving wife Gretchen Brown (née Huff); 6 grandchildren, Annice (Delbert) English, Dominique Brown, James Brown III, TiJaun Brown, Gabrielle Brown and Dontevion Brown; 5 great grandchildren; his brother Robert Brown and sister Joyce Robinson; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jacqueline Brown and his parents James Sr. and Leila (née Matthew) Brown. Visitation will be held Friday March 3 2023 from 11AM until time of service at 12PM at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 2652 Broadway Ave, Lorain.