Jesse Waymon Brown, 86, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Pine Grove Nursing Center. He was born February 16, 1922 in Shelby County, Texas to Allen Headrick Brown and Alice Pearl Wilburn Brown. Mr. Brown was a lifetime resident of Shelby County. He served in the United States Naval Service, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was retired from Holly Farms. He was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 13th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 14th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Reverend Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hamilton Cemetery.

Mr. Brown is survived by:

Sons:
Danny Joe Brown & wife Darlene of Center
John Waymon Brown & wife Mary Elizabeth of The Woodlands
Billy Rayford Williams of Center
Rev. Charles Ronny Williams & wife Betty of Whitehouse
Larry Steve Williams & wife Janice of Tenaha
Jimmy Dale Williams & wife Connie of Van Alstyne

Daughter, Judy Williams Winger of Lufkin

Brothers:
Joe Brown & wife Billie of Tenaha
Bill Brown & wife Ada of Waco

Sister:
Neva Fields & husband Joe of Center

Sisters-in-Law:
Robbie Jean Waldon of Overton
Allie Rea Hughes of Center

He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by:
His first wife, Louise Haley Brown, in 1959, as well as their infant sons, Jerry Wayne & James Allen
His second wife, Opal W. Brown, in 2007
Brother, Alvin Brown
Sisters, Margie Vaughn, Catherine Lynch and Bernice Brown