James Browne Obituary

James Ralph Browne

James Ralph Browne, 85, of Findlay, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 at Birchaven Nursing Home. Jim was born to the late Joseph and Ethel (Miles) Browne in Findlay, Nov. 26, 1938. He married Janet Simon on May 27, 1960, and she survives.

Also surviving Jim are his two sons, Bradley S. (Darcy) Browne of Toledo and James Scott (Chrissy) Browne of Findlay; four grandchildren, Aaron (Elizabeth Skaggs) Browne, Krystle (Josh) Clark, Staci Thomas and Meghan Browne; eight great- grandchildren, Issac Sirmons, Hunter Melton, Brycen Melton, Haiden Melton, Zach Young, Isabella Sirmons, Annamarie Sirmons and Matthias Sirmons; and a brother, Paul Browne of Florida.

Jim was preceded in death by two sisters; Lenora Shafer and Dora Snodgrass; and four brothers, Joe Browne, Jerrold Browne, Erroll Browne and Martin Browne.

Jim was a member of College First Church of God and was formerly employed by Hubbard Press as a linotype operator for 40 years. He also served in the Army Reserves for six months prior to getting married.

Visitation will be 10-12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kirkpatrick-Benhke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio. The funeral service will begin immediately following at 12 p.m. with the Rev. David Welker officiating. Burial will take place at Knollcrest Cemetery, Arcadia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given, in Jim's name to College First Church of God, 1100 North Main Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840 .

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