George Reynolds Brown

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Died:
After a six-month battle with cancer, George Reynolds Brown, Jr. passed away June 2, 2010 in his home in Stafford, Virginia.

Reynolds was born October 27, 1957 in Ft. Worth, Texas to George Reynolds Brown, Sr. and Floy McWilliams Brown. He graduated from Memorial High School in Tulsa, OK in 1975. He attended the University of Oklahoma and later finished his degree in geology at the University of Texas, Permian Basin in 1983.

Reynolds began his 20 years of service with Waste Management in Dallas, Texas. After living in several places, he was transferred to Stafford, VA as the Industrial Project Manager in-Plant Services Group. He loved his job and co-workers tremendously. Reynolds enjoyed playing golf and was a great reader.

He is survived by his mother, Floy Brown, Manor Park of Midland, Texas; aunts Myra Robinson of Big Spring, Texas and Lucy Saye of Clarendon, Texas and many cousins. His father and infant sister Ellen preceded him in death.

Reynolds was a member of Summit Presbyterian Church in Stafford. His family would like to express deep appreciation to Rev. Steve Dyer for his many visits, to Donna Noonan for her many hours of loving care, to Hospice and his friends and co-workers with Waste Management.

Graveside services will be held in the Colorado City Cemetery in Colorado City, Texas on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11:00 am. Rev. Walter Thompson, First Presbyterian Church, Midland, will officiate.

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Died:
George Reynolds Brown Sr., son of John Brown and Flora Bozeman Brown who was born May 7, 1917 on his parent's ranch in Southwest Scurry County, Texas, died Saturday morning, July 28th in Midland, Texas. Graveside services will be held in Colorado City, Texas at the Colorado City Cemetery on Tuesday July 31st at 11:00 with Rev. Matt Miles of First Presbyterian Church of Big Spring officiating and Rev. Flynn Long assisting.

In 1925 the Brown family moved to Colorado City, Texas where his father had purchased the sales agency of Texaco. In 1935, Reynolds graduated from Colorado High School and enrolled in the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. In 1940 he received his degree in Applied Chemistry with a minor in Geology. In June 1940 he began what would be a 40-year career with Texaco, Inc. starting as a roustabout in Sundown, Texas then as a Petroleum Engineering trainee in Crane, Texas and was promoted to Petroleum Engineer a year later.

In 1942 he volunteered for service in the United States Naval Reserve and was called to active duty in February 1943 as an Apprentice Seaman at Notre Dame University where he was commissioned Ensign, USNR in April 1943. After serving in Charleston, South Carolina, Yorktown, Virginia, Portland, Oregon and Dutch Harbor, Alaska, he completed his service in New Orleans, Louisiana as Lieutenant, USNR and was released from active duty on February 1, 1946 and resumed employment with Texaco in West Texas.

On March 27, 1948 he married Floy Ruth McWilliams in Brownwood, Texas whom he had met in Midland, Texas. Their first child, Ellen died in infancy in 1954. On October 27, 1957 their son, George Reynolds Brown Jr., was born in Ft. Worth, Texas.

His employment continued with Texaco at various locations, including Wichita Falls, Ft. Worth, Texas, New York, Calgary, Alberta, Tulsa, Oklahoma and completed as Managing Director of Texaco Overseas - Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria in the summer of 1979.

Upon retirement, the Browns moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas and in May 2000 moved to Manor Park in Midland, Texas. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church and served as deacon and elder at various churches throughout his life.

His wife, Floy Brown, of 59 years, one son, George Reynolds Brown, Jr. of Stafford Virginia, his wife Kelly and two granddaughters Brandi and Alex, survives him. Two sisters, Myra Robinson of Big Spring, Texas and Lucy Saye of Clarendon, Texas, also survive him. His infant daughter Ellen, his parents and two sisters, Jane Brown and Betty Brown Christian, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on his behalf to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX, 79701, the First Presbyterian Church of Midland, 800 W. Texas Ave. Midland, TX 79701, or the Charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 7/30/2007.

George married Floy Ruth McWilliams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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United States Census, 1900 Texas Shackelford 0136 Justice Precincts 1 & 4 Albany town
Brown Mary J Head Born June 1858 Widow
Brown John son born Nov 1882 scholar
Brown Mary L daughter born August 1885 scholar
Larne William A son born Dec 1873 day labourer


Birth:
Born at Camp Cooper

John married Flora Anne Bozeman on 20 Apr 1916 in Texas, USA. Flora (daughter of David Theophilus Bozeman and Ellen Elmira Corley) was born on 31 Aug 1890 in Texas, USA; died on 27 Sep 1984 in Big Spring, Howard, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
1920 US census
Scurry, Texas
John Brown 37
Flora A Brown wife 26
Geo R Brown 2
Mary E Brown 0


1930 US census
Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas
Household Gender Age
Parent John Brown M 47
Parent Flora Brown F 39
George R Brown M 12
Myra Brown F 10
Eleanor Brown F 7
Bertie Brown F 3
Lucy Brown F 1
Della Graham F 23 servant

Scott married Nola Branum about 1908 in Brownwood, Texas, USA. Nola was born on 8 Jun 1888 in Russellville, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Jan 1973 in Abilene, Texas, USA; was buried in Brownwood, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
1930 US Census
Precinct 4, Upton, Texas
Household Gender Age
Parent Scott Mcwilliams M 50
Parent Nola Mcwilliams F 41
Bob Mcwilliams M 21
Pauline Mcwilliams F 19
Elizabeth Mcwilliams F 17
Dorothy Mcwilliams F 13
Walter Mcwilliams M 9
Floy Mcwilliams F 7
W P Mcwilliams M 6

Notes:

United States Census, 1870
Nevada
John Brown M 26y


Reverend John Brown USA wrote


Died:
Died at the Western Infirmary Glasgow, usual residence Klondyke Colintraive

John married Mary Jane Matthews on 23 Oct 1880 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA. Mary (daughter of Joseph Beck Matthews and Carolina Spears) was born on 6 Jun 1857 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died on 12 Feb 1946 in California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=36857718

Birth: Jun. 6, 1857
Death: Feb. 12, 1946

Facts:
She was the 3rd of six children born to Joseph Beck and Caroline Spears Matthews.

She married John Larn November 28, 1872.

She had two children by John Larn, William Alexander and Joseph Beck.

John died June 24, 1878 and was buried on the ranch.

On October 23, 1880 she married a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. John Brown.

She had three children by John Brown.

The marriage lasted fifteen years.

She lived her final days in California.

Family links:
Parents:
Joseph Beck Matthews (1824 - 1895)
Caroline Spears Matthews (1828 - 1924)

Children:
Will Alexander Larn (1873 - 1937)*
Joseph Beck Larn (1875 - 1875)*

Spouse:
John M. Larn (1849 - 1878)*


Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Glendale
Los Angeles County
California, USA

Notes:

Married:
United States Census, 1900 Texas Shackelford 0136 Justice Precincts 1 & 4 Albany town
Brown Mary J Head Born June 1858 Widow
Brown John son born Nov 1882 scholar
Brown Mary L daughter born August 1885 scholar
Larne William A son born Dec 1873 day labourer

1901 census Colintraive
Altgaltrich cottage
John Brown Head 60 Housebuilder (single)
Mrs Brown 83 widow mother
Lizzie Brown 35 sister dressmaker (single)
Jessie Brown 40 sister visitor boardinghouse keeper (single)

United States Census, 1910
Worth Ward 4, Tarrant, TexasGeo T Reynolds M 65y
Elizabeth Reynolds F 58y
E Reynolds F 17y
Mary J Brown F 54y sister widowed
May L Brown F 24y single
Edgar Gardwick M 22y
Jack Well M 35y
Rosa Well F 30y
J B Mathews F 83y mother

Other Events:

• Occupation: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA; Merchant

David married Ellen Elmira Corley on 29 Dec 1887 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA. Ellen was born on 2 Feb 1865 in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama, USA; died on 7 Aug 1955 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Aug 1955 in Cuthbert, Mitchell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
She died at aher home, 532 Elm St., Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas

Notes:

Married:
David Theophlus Bozeman - Founder of Cuthbert, TX