February 23, 1928 – February 5, 2022
John Henry Kirby Brown 93, formerly of Deer Park and Moscow, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. John was born on February 23, 1928 in Steep Creek, Texas to parents Taylor and Helena (Frankens) Brown.
John grew up in Corrigan and Humble Texas. John began working in the oilfield when he was 12 years old. He enlisted in the Navy on January 22, 1946 and was honorably discharged on November 28, 1947. He served at the end of WWII in the Pacific. He returned to Humble and continued working in the oilfield. He married his precious wife, Norma Shirley Olson on July 14, 1950. They lived all over Texas and Louisiana and settled in Deer Park in 1964. In 1977, John and Norma moved to their 80 acre ranch in Moscow, Texas where they had Brown’s Septic System and then their heavy equipment business. They moved to Houston when they retired in 2007.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Brown; father, Taylor Brown; mother, Helen Woodrome; brothers, Wilson Brown, Earl Brown, Joe Lynn Brown; sisters, Polly Baker and Norma Guthrie.
He is survived by daughters, Lindee Rambeau Wynne and husband Louis Wynne, Dale Jimenez and husband Matthew Jimenez, Jana West and husband Ray West. Grandchildren, Marcy Lyon and husband Richard Lyon, Jeff Rambeau and wife Alyssa Rambeau, Elisa Landry and husband Peter Landry, Jeremy Jimenez, Ray West and wife Brooke West, Jackie Horseman and husband Levi Horseman, Melanie Wright and husband Wren Wright and 20 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598 with Rev. Ronnie Frankens officiating.
John was a loving husband, daddy, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle and friend! He was loved by all. We will miss him so much.
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Lindee, Ronnie and I are so sad to hear about your dad. He sounds like such a wonderful man and a great father. We are thinking of you and your family and praying God offers comfort to you during this difficult time.
Lindee, Michael and I are so sorry for Your loss. I know Daddy Brown's last few years were tough. Just remember the Dapper, Handsome Daddy You were Blessed to have. We are here for You any time day or night. Sending prayers of strength and comfort to You, Your sisters and entire family.
Lindee, Steve and I are so sorry in the loss of your precious father. I know he was so grateful for all your loving care and frequent visits. He is heaven with your momma and other loved ones now. Sending hugs and love to you and your family.
Kristy & Steve Evans
I worked for John Henry in 1960 in Laredo Texas. I was 20 and he was my hero, tough but a great hero. I remember meeting Mrs Norma and their two daughters. The girls were rambunctious little girls but sweet. I am Michael Billmeier, the son of Bo Goree. He was friends with my dad Bo and hired me as a favor to him. He made me into a Roughneck (all 140 lbs) and I will never forget him. I would tell people my life was before John Henry and after John Henry. He was a role model and inspired me. My sons know the legend of John Henry Brown.
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