Jonathan Neal Brame, a 44-year-old white male, died unexpectedly at his home in Elkin, North Carolina, on April 29, 2020. Jonathan was born on December 23, 1975, in Forsyth County to John M. Brame and Patti Thomas Brame. He graduated from Surry Central High School in Dobson in 1994 and later attended East Carolina University, where he studied construction management. Jonathan earned a degree in construction at Surry Community College and worked locally as a builder. He was known for his talent and hard work as a carpenter, and he enjoyed various hobbies such as hunting, kayaking, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends.
On the evening of April 29, 2020, Surry County deputies responded to a shooting at 332 Swaim Trail in Elkin. Upon arrival, they found Jonathan Neal Brame dead from a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that James Neil Wood, a 47-year-old white male from Elkin, was the shooter. Wood was present at the scene when deputies arrived and was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was held at the Surry County Sheriff's Office Detention Center on a $250,000 secured bond.
The investigation into Jonathan Neal Brame's death revealed that the shooting occurred during an altercation between Brame and Wood. Details about the motive behind the shooting and the specific circumstances leading up to the incident have not been disclosed. The case against James Neil Wood proceeded through the legal system, with Wood facing charges of second-degree murder for the death of Jonathan Neal Brame. The tragic loss of Jonathan Neal Brame left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the local community, who remembered him as a devoted father and a talented carpenter.
