Jimmie Ray Brown

Jimmie Ray Brown, 76, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Decatur on March 4, 1943 a son of the late George Farmer and Mary Lee Brown. Jimmie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending his spare time fishing.
In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by one son Bryan Brown, granddaughter Ashley Quarles and two brothers David and George.
Jimmie leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Betty Brown, five children Steve, Shannon, Sheila, Adam and Michael, eight siblings Dean, Dale, Phyllis, Evelyn, Johnny, Patsy, Kathy and Sherry, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S White Street. A memorial service will follow the visitation time at 3:00 PM.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Jimmie and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.