BROWN, JAMES ORA "BROWNIE THE BARBER" "PAWPAW," 77, of Louisville, passed away October 7, 2013.

He cut hair at his shop "Brownie's Barber Shop" for 59 years. He was a member of East Audubon Baptist Church, Progress Masonic Lodge #932 for 50 years and Victory Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #447 for 45 years.

He was preceded in death by son, Michael James Brown; and daughter, Laura Lea White.

Brownie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ethel Sadler Brown; daughters, Myra Hohenstein and Denise Mary Sales; grandchildren, Andrew Hohenstein, Sarah Sales, Melody Drexler, Elizabeth Hohenstein, Emily Sales, Dennis Ray White, Joshua Richardson, Jessie Richardson and Rebecca Richardson; five great-grandchildren including, Drew, Hailey, Cooper and Oliver Hohenstein; and sister, Mary Endsley.

His service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and after 11 a.m. Thursday until the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lyons Club Eye Bank.
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