James "Charlie" Brown

James "Charlie" Brown, 74, passed away January 17, 2021 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born in Des Arc, Ark., and graduated high school there as valedictorian before going on to graduate from Hendrix College in 1969 (B.A., history), and did post-graduate study at Duke University. The majority of his career was spent teaching AP history at Little Rock Central High School, where he loved teaching and his students, and he eventually traveled to Washington, D.C. to be presented with an award for excellence in teaching by the U.S. President. After retiring, he traveled the world, often with his children, and held a special place in his heart for Scotland, Ireland, and Maine. A loving family member and friend, he is dearly missed. He is survived by children, Jane Brown, Elizabeth Wahl (Matthew), Jonathan Brown, Andrew Brown; grandsons, Zachary and Benjamin Wahl; sister, Patti Pasley (JR); aunts, Ann Evans and Janie Rogers; and nieces. He was preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Flossie Brown; sister Joy Branham; and nephew James Pasley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Heifer International or Arkansas Food Bank. Because of COVID, there'll be a private family service on January 30. A link to a video of the service will be at ruebelfuneralhome.com/obituaries, and condolences may also be left there.