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Billy O. BROWN

Trinity Memorial Park Cemetery
Howard County,
Texas

Billy O. Brown
February 2, 1931-May 29, 2014

Gracie F. Oaks Brown
February 9, 1930-October 23, 2015

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*Obituary Billy O. Brown
Billy O. Brown, 83, of Ackerly, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Sage Health Care Center in Lamesa. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 2, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.

The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 AM Monday just prior to services at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Billy was born February 2, 1931 in Ackerly and married Gracie Oaks , August 22, 1951. They made their home and farmed in Ackerly all their life.

Billy loved to hunt and play with his grandkids. He served on the Gin Board at Ackerly and was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Gracie Brown of Ackerly; one son, Terry Brown of Ackerly; two grandchildren, D'nae Reyna and husband, Cody of Lubbock, and Billy B. Brown of Austin; five great grandchildren, Colten, Ashlyn, Lauren, Madison, and Braedyn; and one sister, Dovie Batson of Ackerly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bayles and Bevie (Terry) Brown and one brother, Troy Brown.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Children's Home of Lubbock, PO Box 2824, Lubbock, TX 79408.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com. Obituary www.npwelch.com

*Obituary Gracie F. Oaks Brown
Gracie Faye Brown, 85, of Ackerly, died Friday, October 23, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring with Billy Reed, officiating. The family will receive friends just prior to services starting at 11:30 AM at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring.

Gracie was born February 9, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas and married Billy O. Brown, August 22, 1951 in Ackerly, Texas. He preceded her in death May 29, 2014.

Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Abilene Christian College and taught mostly second grade in Ackerly for over 20 years.

She was a member of the Ackerly Church of Christ.

She is survived by her son, Terry Brown of Ackerly; two grandchildren, D’Nae Reyna and husband, Cody of Lubbock, and Billy B. Brown of Austin: five great grandchildren, Colten, Ashlyn, Lauren, Madison, Braedyn; and two great-great grandchildren, Paisley and Zayne.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Cordie (Dyer) Oaks; and a baby brother, Terry Oaks.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Lubbock Children's home, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas 79408 or Cal Farley'd 600 SW 11th Ave. Amarillo, Texas 79101.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com. . Obituary www.npwelch.com

Contributed on 12/8/22 by neldapat
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Submitted: 12/8/22 • Approved: 12/8/22 • Last Updated: 12/11/22 • R549712-G549712-S3

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