James R. Brown, Jr. Obituary (1943

James R. Brown, Jr., 70, of Pontiac, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Father David Sabel will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac with full military honors. James was born on April 4, 1943 in Spring Valley, IL, son of James R. and Leona (Hodge) Brown, Sr. He married Valerie J. Scott on July 2, 1966 in Edgware, England. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are one son, Timothy (Nancy) Brown of Lincoln, IL; two daughters, Jacqueline Cool of Pontiac, IL and Kimberly Heidenreich of Pontiac, IL; two brothers, Richard (Carol) Brown of Spring Valley, IL and Michael (Judy) Brown of Spring Valley, IL; one sister, Barbara Bernard of Des Moines, IA; five grandchildren, Nicole and Haley Brown; Ally and Adam Heidenreich and Kenzie Cool; two great grandchildren and two step-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents. James was a graduate of DePue High School in DePue, IL. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was employed as a custodian for Pontiac Grade School District 429 for over 24 years. James was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. He was 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion and Troop Leader of Boy Scout Troop #20 in La Salle, IL for 35 years. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially the daytrips to museums with his grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the family.