James Martin Brown

James (Jim) Brown a 93 year old Trenton Mo resident, passed away at 2:15 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence, where he was under hospice care. 

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.  Open viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

James Martin Brown was born June 12, 1930 in Newtown, Mo to John J and Edith Margaret (Tucker) Brown.  He graduated from Galt High School with the class of 1948.  On February 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Dixie Ireland at Crandall United Methodist church in Trenton.  They enjoyed traveling, camping and going dancing.  Jim owned and operated Jim’s Painting Service from 1952 until retiring.  He was well known for working with his hands and could make nearly anything out of wood.  He also enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with his family.  He was a member of South Evan’s Church.

Surviving relatives include his wife Dixie of the home, son Marty Brown and wife Pam of Mexico, MO, daughter Janet Gott and husband Rick of Trenton, and son Monty Brown of Mt. Moriah.  Grandchildren, Tina Brown, Derrick Gott and wife Keri, Dustin Gott and wife Kara, Daniel Gott and wife Abby, Cody Brown, Tyler Brown, Carsey Brown and Laney Brown.  Great grandchildren, Gavin, Lexi, Riley, Ryan, Vivian, Hank, Edie, and Dalton.
Those proceeding him include his parents, a brother Jerry Brown and his wife Edith Brown.

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