James W. Brown

On October 10, 2022 the world lost a Born Star, James Wesley Brown, who was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System.

Wesley was a performing Star that Shined Soo Bright. As a young man he modeled his performances after James Brown. It was something to see this Born Star doing the camel walk, the mash potato, funky chicken, boogaloo, and the famous split, all while singing. The Born Star was so good at his performances that his parents spent a lot of money to get custom made clothes.

As one of Baltimore City's local performers he was well known as James "Baby" Brown. As a Born Star, Wesley performed at the popular Carr's Beach, Twin Pines and Bill Dotson's. Later in life, the Star joined the New Baltimore Charm City Hand Dancers.

As this Born Star matured with grace, he focused his vocals on gospel music. Wesley was a writer and producer of his songs "I'll Follow Jesus" and "Don't Wait" recorded on Bay West Records. His music could be heard on the local radio stations in the DMV. Passing his legacy on, he left the rights to his music to his grandson, Lamont Brown Jr.

A message from the Born Star; "To my mother Clara Davenport for her inspirational conversation.  Thanks to my dear aunt Flossy Brady for leaving me such a good example before she passed away.

Thanks to the staff of Bay West Records. thanks to my sister Clarene Brown for her patience and support. A special thanks to the studio back-up singers, Thanks to Mack Ruck and the Mack Ruck Band. And a special thanks to Eunice Moseley at Freelance Associates for a great public relations job and for designing the "J" cover! and God bless my son and daughter Lamont and Wylanda. Thanks to Sandy who has always been a special friend. A special thanks to my brother Robert Fountain and family.

As Jesus Christ is always in the center of my life. WD.

Wesley always had a drive to succeed. This Born Star had several businesses such as the Car Wash and a Women's Boutique.

James Wesley Brown will forever be remembered as a Bright Shining Star who touched many others. He leaves to cherish his precious memories loving daughter and son Velda (Wylanda) Brown Roney and Lamont Brown Sr.(Astrid); six grandchildren, Lamont Brown Jr., (Quiana), Latishia Brown, Hasani Brown, Lameera Brown, Daisha Brown and Zyhir Brown; four great grandchildren, Lamont Brown III, Janina Brown, Journey Brown and Yori Brown; sister Clarene Brown; nephew and niece Adrian (Darnell) Brown and Cassandra Mazyck (Scotty); great aunt Ellen Cameron; a very special friend Clarice E. Brown; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Ellen Nollie; parents, Joseph Brown and Clara Davenport; bonus father, Alfred Davenport, uncles, James Gray and Howard Gary and aunt Louise Nollie.