Laverne "Jim" Brown, 77 of Smithville, MO, formerly of North Platte, passed away Feb 16, 2017 at his home. He was born June 27, 1940 at Ogallala, NE. Jim grew up in the North Platte children's home. In his early teens, he worked for several local ranchers. In 1960, he joined the US Navy and after the service he returned to North Platte, where he started his truck driving career for over 50 years. Ending his career by retiring from Penske Logistics in June 2015. On April 18, 1968, he was united in marriage to Donna Diane Roethemeyer.  Together they pursued his trucking career through different states. Having one son born in   Oregon, and the second son born
in Nebraska, followed by a daughter born in Nebraska. Eventually settling in the
Kansas City area. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Bonner Springs in 1988. Rebaptizing his faith Jan. 2018, at King of Kings Church, in Kansas City, MO. His faith in Christ Jesus keep him strong.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet.
His passing leaves behind his wife Donna,  two sons,  Michael (Stacey) of Largo Florida, and David of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Susan (Sean) Parish of Bonner Springs, KS; two grandsons, Hunter and Tanner  Parish; two granddaughters, Taylar (Schaffer Powell) and Braylee Brown; and a great grandson, Rhett Powell. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. North Platte, Nebraska.  Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with military honors.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.