James "Jim" Carmody Brady Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Jim” Carmody Brady, 88, of Lookout Mtn., Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1933 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama to the late, Fred & Eileen Carmody Brady and had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life. He was of the Catholic faith and graduated from Villanova University in 1955. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a Navy Airborne Navigator. After his time in the Navy, he earned a degree in Foreign Trade from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Jim was an entrepreneur in the gemstone industry, and was the Owner & Operator of Brady Jewelry with his wife for more than 40 years. Jim loved playing golf at the Brainerd Golf Course, where he hit a couple of “holes in one”. He had a deep love for Villanova basketball, first as a player and later as a spectator. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather that will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Moria Brady Lehan. Survivors include his loving wife of more than 31 years, Ginger Raulston Brady; children, Eileen Conley of Houston, TX, Maureen (George) May of Brimingham, AL, Nancy (Mike) Gregor of Summerville, SC, Shawn Brady of Jacksonville, FL, Mike (Ashley) Brady of Fleming Isle, FL, Elizabeth Raulston Hickman of Chattanooga, TN and Mary Agnes (Joe) Palumbo of Chicago, IL; sister, Karen Mescall of New Hampshire; 6 grandchildren, Alex Gregor, Christopher Gregor, Walker (Lauren) May, Kristen May, Sam Hickman and Mac Hickman and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends. The family is very grateful for the Doctor’s and Staff of Caris Hospice as well as Paula Guffey for their care and concern for Jim during this time. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2021 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Caris Healthcare, 127 Battlefield Crossing Court, Ringgold, GA 30736 (706) 944-9110 or the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, 727 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-4222. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

James "Jim" Carmody Brady

February 14, 1933 - March 14, 2021