James Kunte

"Kentae" Brownlee

Mr. James "Kentae" Brownlee was born on March 4, 1977, to Mr. James A. Brownlee and Gloria Brownlee in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

James accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. Mr. James "Kentae" Brownlee met Yankezia Cotton and was united in holy matrimony on March 20, 2021, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with 5 children.

James was employed by IHOP as a dishwasher for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed being a family man, taking walks, playing his PS4, and spending time with his family.

On Friday, August 15, 2024, Mr. James "Kentae" Brownlee's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maggie Brownlee; grandfather, Robert Brownlee; aunt, Mary Brownlee, and uncle, Fred Brownlee.

Mr. James "Kentae" Brownlee leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his wife, Yankezia Cotton-Brownlee; his parents, James A. (Shurerine) Brownlee, and Gloria Brownlee; children, Shatera Brownlee, Jjamirri Brownlee, Torrence Brooks, Jr., Keyontae Cotton, and Nariyah Cotton; his siblings, Jameelah Brownlee, Emanuel Brownlee, Azalea Brownlee, and Egypt (Todaysia) Harris; one granddaughter, Maritza Brownlee, and a special cousin, Aretha Henson. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour to the service hour. Pastor Steven Whitaker is the Eulogist.