Gastonia, NC Jim Brown, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born November 14, 1939 in Gaston County, son of the late Samuel James Brown Sr. and Virginia Smith Brown. A graveside and interment service will be held 11 am on Friday at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.