With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of James A. Brown, 56, husband of Carolyn Williams, formerly of Lane, SC, who passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Life Reflections

James Alton "June Bug" Brown

Mr. James Alton Brown Jr., son of Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown and the late Mr. James Brown, Sr., was born November 15, 1969 in Durham, North Carolina. At Novant Health Medical Center, James A. Brown, age 56, passed from mortality to immortality on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and he began his journey to eternal rest; free from pain and suffering. He was loved and known by family and friends as "June Bug".

During his youth, James attended Greater Jerusalem A.M.E. Church.  James was educated in the Williamsburg County Public Schools. He worked and assisted the late Lloyd Cooper on the farm for many years. Eventually, James moved to Fayetteville, NC, where he resided until his demise. James worked at Smithfield Food and other companies until his health declined.

James was an exceptional and graceful person in spite of all his health challenges. He was a kind and helpful person. "June Bug" believed in visiting as many family and friends as possible on his visits home from North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by: his father, James Brown, Sr. and a niece, LaShanda Nicole Brown.

James A. Brown, Jr. leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Carolyn Williams; a loving and devoted mother, Lillie Mae Brown of Lane, SC. James leaves a stepson, Dominique Williams, who he reared as his own; one grandson, Anthony T. Brown of Fayetteville, NC. James "June Bug" Brown also leaves to cherish his memories: one sister, Jannie Mae Brown of Lane, SC; two brothers, Leroy Anthony Brown and Minister Alton (Debra) Wright of Fayetteville, NC; two nieces, Sharkarya Y. Brown and Alexis Haggin both of Fayetteville, NC; one nephew, Antow J. Brown of Fayetteville, NC; grand nieces, Sy'Jerria, Harmony and Heaven; one grandnephew, Joel; five aunts, Ethel Porcha, Theresa Brown, Bessie Brown and Ida Mae Brown all of Lane, SC, Elouise (Charles) Davis of Goldsboro, NC; two uncles, Paul Brown of Hampton, SC and Jervey (Ester) Davis of New Haven, CT; seven grandaunts, Matilda Brown, Gertrude Brown, Vernetha Gary and Mildred Cooper all of Lane, SC,  Ida Mack of Philadelphia, PA , Rosa Brown of New York, NY and Ada Henderson of Hollis, NY; and a host of other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.