James Ray Browder was born June 7, 1966 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Kenneth Ray and Reba Nell Smith Browder.
James traveled to several states in his younger years due to his father, Kenneth being in the Air Force. He was an only child, entertaining himself with electronics - working on TV's and radios. An avid collector of model cars along with radios and parts - he had an extensive collection of both.
James loved taking pictures - he always had his camera ready.
James departed this life on September 18, 2020 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 54 Years, 3 Months, 11 Days. He is survived by uncles, Billy Oneal Browder and wife Donna, Billy Harold Smith and wife Ellen; aunts, Janice Cosby and husband Ronnie, Betty McMahan; and a host of cousins.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by uncle and aunt, Roy and Alva Dell Smith Browder.