James Brown

James "Blu" Brown, 80, of Robinson, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, in Waco. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., with the Rev. Joel Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Funeral Home.
James was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Troy, to James B. Brown, Sr. and Annie E. (Patterson) Brown. He graduated from Bruceville-Eddy High School in 1946. He met Joann Merritt in 1950 and after a short courtship they were married Dec. 30, 1950, in Waco. He worked for Texas Highway Department, retiring with 30 years of service. He was a member of Baylor Masonic Lodge #1235 for over 50 years and served as lodge secretary for 44 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of Morreville United Methodist Church.
James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joann Brown on Sept. 12, 2008; and sister, Lillie V. Nobles.
He leaves behind a daughter, Susan Davis and husband, Bruce; brother, Bill Brown and wife, Dottie; brother-in-law, Jerry Merritt and wife, Gertrude; grandchildren, David Lynch, Amanda Brown and husband Adam, and Matthew Davis; favorite niece, Betty Walsleben and husband, David; special family friend, Mary Beth Nickerson; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Snickers.
Pallbearers will be Ray Rushing, Brandon Fergueson, Jerry Odle, Joe Morgan, Jim Berry, Justin Green; honorary pallbearers, Kenneth Harding, Ed Archer, Joe Rebrobich, Grady Redding, Albert Cobbs, Lavon Chaney, Marvin Bentley.
The family would like extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Catherine Center and to Providence Hospice for their compassion and care. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Mooreville United Methodist Church.