Captain Jim Edwards, Known as “Farmer Brown,” Remembered for a Lifetime of Service to the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department
Captain Jim Edwards, a Life Member of the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department in Carrollton, Virginia, passed away in 2026.
Born in 1948, Edwards devoted many years to serving the department and supporting the Carrollton community.
Known affectionately as “Farmer Brown” and “Mr. Jim,” Edwards earned lasting respect through dedication, fellowship, and dependable service.
Edwards especially enjoyed driving fire apparatus, particularly the tanker, and fellow department members will remember that familiar sight with great fondness.
As a captain, colleague, friend, and valued part of the department’s history, Edwards influenced generations of community volunteers.
The Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department announced the loss in a memorial shared on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Edwards leaves a legacy of commitment that will continue to inspire those who serve the community.
Condolences go to the Edwards family, friends, and members of the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department as they honor a life defined by service.
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