In Loving Memory of Jimmie Brown

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”

— Psalm 23

Sunrise: August 3, 1932

Sunset: May 5, 2026

Service held Friday May 15, 2026

Wake 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Funeral 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, 528 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI 49010.

Jimmie Brown was born on August 3, 1932, in Ethelsville, Alabama to Mamie Brown and stepfather Jessie Brown (both preceded in death). He was the second of five children born into the Brown family. He was preceded in death by his siblings Bernice McCrary, Henry Brown, and Jessica Hughes, and is survived by his sister, Melody Hughes of Illinois.

Jimmie was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent many years employed at Bohn Aluminum in Holland, where he faithfully worked until his retirement in 1995.

In 2004, Jimmie was united in marriage to Marjorie Stevenson. Following their marriage, he became a devoted member of Saint John Church of God in Christ.

Jimmie found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird watching, gardening, and listening to jazz music.

Jimmie leaves to cherish his memory of his beloved wife, Marjorie Stevenson of Allegan; his daughter, Shena Young of Houston; and his grandchildren, Darius Vonrossum of Plainwell and Dorian Vonrossum of Phoenix.

He also leaves behind his stepchildren, Diana Stevenson Monroe of South Bend IN (Dale), and Dela Dandridge of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Lloyd Stevenson. Jimmie additionally leaves behind a host of children, step-grandchildren Dion and Alexis Stevenson, nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.

Fisherman’s Tribute Poem

He cast his line in quiet waters, Beneath God’s open sky. He found his peace in nature’s song, Where stillness never dies.

The lake is calm, the line is still, The morning air runs deep. God called him to a peaceful shore, Where faithful souls now sleep.

Order of service-

Prayer- Adrien Hall

Solo 2 songs- Niece Nedra Hall and step Granddaughter Darenda Foster

Reading of Scripture- Pastor Adrien Hall

Reading of the Obituary -Dorian Von Rossum

Reflections from family and friends (facilitated by elder Dale Monroe)

Closing Prayer- Adrien Hall

Acknowledgment

With sincere gratitude, the family of Jimmie Brown would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation, your prayers, and expressions of love and kindness in the form of phone calls, texts, flowers, and cards. Lovingly, from our family to yours. Thank you.

Please join us for refreshments after service 2:00PM

“GONE FISHING WITH THE LORD”