James Emmanuel Brown Dover, Delaware Obituary

James Emmanuel Brown

James Emmanuel Brown of Dover passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Kent General Hospital. He was 78. Mr. Brown was born June 24, 1942 in New York, New York to the late Cephus Brown and Ellen Allen Brown. He served in the United States Army as well as Reserves retiring as Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) serving as a Judge Advocate. He also retired as a supervising Judge employed at Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) of New York State in 2004. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Cephus. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Josephina Aidoo Brown of Dover, De; daughters, Regina Brown Traylor (Kenny) of Olathe, KS, Jenell Brown-Asaka of Baltimore, MD, Victoria Brown (Terrell) of Decatur, GA and Christine Agyeman-Ott of Seattle, Washington, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter, his two sisters, Lillian and Ann Brown and his niece, Lisa Davis (Raymond) and family. Mr. Brown also will be fondly remembered by several close family members and friends. Memorial services will be held 12 Noon, Friday, January 22, 2021 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Memorial Services will be live streamed via Facebook Live through the Torbert’s Funeral Home site. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund.org), American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852. 1 800 638-8299
June 24, 1942 - December 31, 202006/24/194212/31/2020
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Torbert Funeral Chapels
July 25, 2022
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torbertfc@yahoo.com
January 21, 2021
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Richard Andoh
January 22, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Auntie Jo' and the entire Brown family on your loss. May the good lord comfort you as you cherish the precious memories of Mr. Brown. From: Richard Andoh and family.
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Roberta McQueen OLLI student
January 22, 2021
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Lilia Lawson
January 22, 2021
I have knowing Mr. Brown for many years he was my Boss at Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Court. Also my mentor if had any problem or advise I could go to him anytime and he would listen to me. He was a kind, respectable person always given us jokes and tel... Continue Reading
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Nelly Liranzo
January 22, 2021
Mr. Brown I call my friend because e was not only a coworker, we share many personal family moments. He was a great advisor, listener and a caring friend. I have known him since my first grandchild was born which is 29 years. He was such a happy out going friend. I will ... Continue Reading
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Kofi Appiah
January 22, 2021
Dear Mr B, We never imagined there will be a day when we can’t see nor hear you. It’s because you’ve always been there for us. Your generosity changed our lives forever, and for the better. We learnt so much from you for which we are eternally grateful. May the Lord kee... Continue Reading
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Katuraka Alston-Mullgrav
January 21, 2021
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torbertfc@yahoo.com
January 21, 2021
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Emily Yancy
January 20, 2021
Did you know that James, the judge, had another talent? He was a phenomenal cook! Thank you James. I give my deepest condolences to Josephine, Ann, Lillian and his family. Emily Yancy
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Chrissy Ott
January 17, 2021
TRIBUTE TO MR. J AMES E. BROWN FROM THE AIDOO FAMILY IN GHANA AND ABROAD We were greatly shattered by the news of the passing of James whom we affectionately called 'Mr. B'. James was not just our in-law: he was simply our brother. He became ... Continue Reading
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Chrissy Ott
January 17, 2021
My name is Major Leslie Deutsch This tribute is to give honor and my sincere thanks to Col James Brown on a multitude of levels I have known Col James Brown for decades. I served with Col James Brown for over 10 years in the U.S. military mostly both of us serving in ... Continue Reading
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