James E. Brown, 79, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born July 14, 1944, a son of the late James E. Brown Sr. and Dorothy Shepherd Brown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several siblings. James was the operations manager at Stoney Hollow Tire, former Deputy Sheriff and the Cadiz Street Department Superintendent . James is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Michelle Morris Brown; his sons; Tony Brown, Rob (Greta) Brown, Rick (Renee) Brown; sisters: Louise, Carol nephew Dan; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday 6 until the time of Masonic Services at 8 p.m. and also on Friday March 15, 2024, from 10 until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mark Smith officiating at Borkoski Funeral Home 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Offer online condolences at www.borkoskifuneral.com