Ruel James Browder Obituary (1981

Ruel "James" Browder, III, peacefully passed away on March 18, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Ruel James Browder, Jr. and Sheree McGraw Browder, his sister RaSarah Browder Johnson (Jeremy), his niece Emery James Johnson, his nephew Bryson Johnson; Brooke Seale and her son David Hezekiah McCrory. James also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by Ruel James Browder, Sr., Della Elizabeth Browder, Ruella Melinda Browder, Ray Rushton McGraw, and Sara Boutwell McGraw. James, a longtime resident of Camden, AL, and most recently Greensboro, AL, was born on March 8, 1981. He pursued his education at Auburn University, where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering and was an active member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Over the span of 15 years, he dedicated himself to a career as a Civil Engineer in and around the Black Belt area. Outdoorsmanship was James's passion, evident in his love for nature and hands-on activities. Whether he was navigating the waters, crafting contraptions from leftover wood, or tending to the farm, James found solace in the great outdoors. He generously shared his enthusiasm with both young and old, fostering their appreciation for nature. Despite his brief time on earth, he made a significant impact by guiding children in outdoor activities such as waterskiing, tubing, hunting, fishing and farming. In honor of James's lifelong dedication to the outdoors, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Trail Life Troop AL-0094 of Camden, AL. This nonprofit scouting organization provides mentorship and character development to boys across the United States. Contributions can be made to BBF Trail Life Troop AL-0094 at Town-Country United Bank, Account #476424, or sent to Bible Baptist Fellowship, P.O. Box 1252, Camden, AL 36726. A private family service will be held at a later date to remember James's life with Kirk Funeral Homes, Greensboro Chapel directing.