James Howell Brown

James H. Brown (Jim) of St. Augustine passed away peacefully on April 7, 2019 at Bailey Hospice center after suffering a severe head injury in a fall at his home. He and his wife of 38 years, Myrna Carlson have resided on Anastasia Island for the past 20 years. He is also mourned by his children; Randy Brown (Karen) and Kimberly Brown and his step-children; Laura Tarantowski (Joseph) and Brian Carlson (Natalie). Jim had six beloved grandchildren: Morgan, Cole, Evan, Samuel, Lena and Ellis and great granddaughter, Regan. He is also survived by his four siblings: Rosalind, Maril ee, and Robertson (Jennifer) of Tulsa, OK and Malcolm of Palatka, FL. Jim was born September 10, 1939 in West Nottingham, PA to Marianne and Rev. James H. Brown. His early years were spent with his 4 siblings amongst the hills and countryside of Westchester County riding his pony, motorcycle or hotrod. At 19 he left home and started a rock and roll band called “Jamie James and the Rocketones”. They became a big hit at the sock hops and Fire-hall dances of the early 60’s. Later when his passion switched to Political Science he received his BA from Lincoln University and continued at Roosevelt University in Chicago for a Masters Degree. This was followed by a decade of service in Community Organization and Urban Development in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the 1970’s. The changing political climate in the 1980’s led Jim to another career change as he pursued an interest in the rising technology of Energy Controls. He started his own company, Carlson Brown Assoc., Inc. in 1992 which served schools, churches, and office buildings throughout the SE United States . Jim was gregarious, energetic and filled with love. He worked hard but always found time for his friends and loved ones. A gifted storyteller, Jim made people laugh. He enjoyed travel and singing and delighted in his grandchildren and only great granddaughter, Regan. His open smile, quick wit and generous nature brightened the lives of all who knew him. Jim will be greatly missed. A memorial celebration is being planned for the second weekend of June in St. Augustine. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Howell Brown

September 10, 1939 - April 6, 2019