James (Jay) Brown

James (Jay) Brown, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Richlands and had lived in the Meadowview area for 58 years. He retired from Sprint after 34 years of service. Jay loved the outdoors, as was evidenced by his enjoyment of hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a longtime member of Gospel Tabernacle. Jay was best described as being humble, wonderful and easy-going.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Arrene; his son, Rickey S. Brown of Meadowview; brother-in-law Oakley Sanders (Ethel Caudill) of Meadowview; two nieces, Cara Melton and Pat Vencill, both of Richlands; two nephews, Bob Vencill of Richmond, VA, and Guy Vencill of Richlands, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry and Cynthia Brewster Brown; sister Betty Vencil (Homer); nephew Eddie Vencil; brother-in-law Estel (Eck) Sanders; and sister-in-law Betty Sanders.

Graveside funeral services for Jay Brown will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Knollkreg Memorial Park with Pastor David Robins officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Gospel Tabernacle. Friends are invited to meet at the cemetery for the service.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.

The family of Mr. James (Jay) Brown is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).