Jimmie Brownell, Jr.

Jimmie Brownell, Jr., age 99, Shawnee resident, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1923, in Purcell, OK to Jimmie Brownell, Sr. and Hattie Mae (Northcutt) Brownell. He was a graduate of Arkansas City High School and then attended Cowley College in Arkansas City, KS. Lura "Catherine" Mitchell became his wife for 74 years until her passing. They had three cherished children: Meg, Regina, and Jimmie Wes. In World War II, Jimmie served in the Naval Reserve Air Corps.

Professionally, Jimmie found success as General Manager for Athlete Team Sales.  Throughout his life, Jimmie was an active participant in his faith, community, and profession. He held memberships in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Oklahoma Coaches Association - Hall of Fame, Elk's Lodge, and the American Legion. Above all, Jimmie adored his family, but was also proud of his induction into the Shawnee High School Baseball and Football Hall of Fame as well as playing King & his Court in Fast Pitch Softball and serving as a non-commissioned scout for The Baltimore Orioles. Outside was where Jimmie loved to be; whether fishing, playing golf, hunting, or attending sporting events. However, his favorite activities involved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Catherine Brownell, sister, Betty Estep, and dear friend, Jerry Thompson. Survivors include his two daughters, Meg Brownell and Regina Foster and husband Jim, son, Jimmie Wes Brownell and wife Sally, grandchildren, Jeff Foster and wife Erin, John Brownell and wife Heather, Katie Beth Keck and husband Jason, great-grandchildren, Ryan Foster, Sydney Foster, Elin Foster, Kelsey Kinnamon, Braden Brownell, Cutter Walker, Jase Keck and Wilson Keck, great-greatgrandchild, Amari Garcia, nieces, Royia Bell and husband Larry, Janet Loeffler, Patricia Adamo, and nephew, John Estep.

Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at the funeral home from 8AM-8PM on Friday, December 9, 2022 with the family present to greet friends from 6-8PM. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel. Following the ceremony, a committal ceremony for Jimmie will be held at 2:30 PM at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, OK.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Jimmie with a donation to the charity of your choice.