James Mitchell Brown, 76, of Rockport, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
James was born in Rockport on September 22, 1948, to Chris and Anna (Small) Brown.
James was a member of the United States Air Force, and served in Vietnam, Germany, Korea and Taiwan. He retired from Kimball International after 40 years of service where he was a yard driver.
James loved the game of baseball and was a coach at many different levels throughout the years.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquline Brown; daughter, Crystal Morris; sister, Carolyn Bartlett; and brother, Charlie Brown.
He is survived by a son, Scott Brown of Rockport; his grandchildren, Tristan Brown and his wife, Kyndal, Trenton Brown, Drebin Brown, and Jenna Brown; his great-grandchildren, Christian, Kobie, Jay, Blakley, Xavior, and Braxton Brown, and Ayvah and Laylah Rickard.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, with Pastor Carl Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Rockport with military honors.
Visitation will be May 2, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday May 3.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
