John Ervin Brown

John Ervin Brown, age 53, of Leona, Texas passed away January 3, 2023 at his home in Leona, Texas. He was born to Johnnie E. & Mary (Mosley) Brown on February 22, 1969. John was raised in Madisonville and later worked as an oil well pumper. He enjoyed his work. John also enjoyed collecting and shooting guns, as well as taking apart and fixing just about anything he could get his hands on. Most of all, John adored his granddaughter and spending time with her and loved making things for her.

John was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Brown; paternal grandparents, J.E. & Rosemary Brown and maternal grandparents, Alvon Mosley & Oda Dee Helm.

Surviving family members include mother, Mary Brown of Leona; daughter, Shelby Brown of Leona; granddaughter, Nova Brown Springer and brother, Paul Brown of Centerville, as well as paternal uncle, Sam Hickman.

Funeral services for John will be held 1 P.M., Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Interment services will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. A brief visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon at Madisonville Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.