James Robert Brawley passed away on October 6th 2012 with his loving wife Linda by his side at Carl T. Hayden Veterans Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.James was born on February 26th, 1947 in Longview,WA to Robert Joseph Brawley and Elsie Mae Luttrell the second of five children.James was a kind spirit who loved the outdoors, fishing and fixing anything he could get his hands on. James enjoyed spending times with his family and friends especially his grandchildren, they adored him greatly.He was preceded in death by two children James Robert Brawley Jr. and Jerrold Adam Brawley and Survived by Brothers John, Gregg(Gail), Richard (Kathy)and Sister Leah Children Robert Joseph , Dena Mae, Jenny, Jon, Kimberly, Sarah. Wife Linda Brawley, children, Cyndee, Allison, Leesa & Justin 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.James Served in the Navy from October 1965 until June 1970, receiving National Defense Medan and The Vietnam Service Medal.