James Russell Brown, 87, Born Into Life: March 12, 1925 in St. Louis, MO, Born Into Eternal Life: April 27, 2012 in Chicago, IL. preceded in death by parents, John Edward and Carrie Smith Brown and a host of other relatives. Survived by beloved foster daughter, Octra Edwards. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Friday, May 25, from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon. Funeral Service and Military Honors, 1:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000 or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel