  Tommy Ray Brown, 76, of Luella passed away peacefully June 20, 2020 with his wife by his side. Tommy was born in Bells, Texas on January 24, 1944, son of Thoms R. Brown and wife Austra and Lillian McCollum and husband, Clyde. After losing his mother and step father at a very young age, he and his siblings were raised by their aunt and uncle, Clifton and Geneva Cook of Sherman. Tommy attended Sherman schools and worked for Hale Trailer Manufacturing for 25 years; Dutec of 6 years; then opened Brown's welding before retiring in 2006. Tommy loved to weld and build trailers of all sizes. He was very meticulous when it came to welding and took great pride in his work. He met his bride, Shirley Church, at the Dairy Queen on Lamar, and they were married June 19, 1965. They were blessed with 55 years together. Tommy loved classic cars and going to car shows where he made lots of friends. His favorite trip was to Scottsdale, Arizona to Barrett-Jackson to attend the auction. He enjoyed spending time at the Luella store where his laughter would fill the room. Tommy never met a stranger. He loved to talk and make new friends. He is survived by his wife of Luella; son, Tommy Brown and wife Melissa of Denison; daughter Tammy Allen and husband, Robert, of Luella; stepmom Austra Brown of Bonham; sisters, Martha DeHorney and husband, Eddie, of Sherman; Judy Cloer and husband, Joe, of Bonham; brother, Bobby Brown and wife, Delores, of Sulphur Springs; 3 grandchildren, Katy, Lane and Jaycee Allen; and a precious great-granddaughter, Baylee Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents; aunt and uncle; grandson, Cody Brown; sister, Betty Carroll; and brother, Johnny McCollum. He was a member of Luella First Baptist Church for 40 years. In honoring Tommy's wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his shop at 2186 Webb Smith Road, Sherman at 10 a.m. He will take his final ride i his 1952 Chevrolet pickup where his ashes will rest at Rosehill Cemetery in Bells. The service will be led by Bobby Hawkins, pastor of LFBC. Anyone who wants to share a special memory is welcome to. His classic car buddies are encouraged to drive their cars over to share in his special day. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Rose Hill Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |