James Alexander Brine

James A. Brine, 75, of Farmington passed away July 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James and Janet (Craig) Brine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, two of which were served in Vietnam. He retired after 30 years from IBM. He was a member of the DAV, American Legion, VFW Post 5896 and ELKS BPOE Lodge 1765.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Vi (Schroeder) Brine; three children, Kerrie Myre of Richmond, KY, James K. Brine and wife Valerie of Newton, NJ, Jennifer Godin and husband Lee of Dover, NJ; three grandchildren, Amber Myre of Philadelphia, PA, Lauren (Christopher) Nettleton of Burlington, KY and Zachari Myre of Richmond, KY.

A memorial visitation will be held Friday, July 7, 2023 from 1:00 PM until the time of a memorial service at 2:00 PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Inurnment will take place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Hospice or a hospice of the donor’s choice.