Clois Ray Brown

Clois Ray Brown, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Andrews, Texas, on November 8, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1939, in Cross Plains,Texas, to John F. Brown and Mertie Melrose. Clois lived a life marked by hard work, faith, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.

 On July 15, 1967, Clois married the love of his life, Shirley Jean (Floyd) Brown. Together, they shared many wonderful years of marriage, building a life and family filled with love, memories, and devotion. Shirley was the love of his life and meant everything to him. 

Clois attended Jal High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he began a long and dedicated working career. He worked for C.R. Anthony Company as an assistant manager at numerous locations. He later worked for Continental Emsco, where he began as a pump repairman and worked his way up to becoming a top salesman, a position he took great pride in. After his retirement, he continued working as a janitor at Clearfork. Even after his second retirement, he wasn’t one to sit still, continuing to provide professional custodial services through his own self-employed work. 

Outside of work, Clois found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time working in his yard and took great pride in caring for his plants and flowers. He had a true green thumb and seemed to be able to grow just about anything. He especially enjoyed watching the hummingbirds that gathered in his yard, bringing him hours of enjoyment. 

When he wasn’t outside tending to his yard, you could often find him watching football. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. He also enjoyed listening to old country music, which was always close to his heart. 

Above all, Clois was a family man. His family meant the world to him, and he especially cherished his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, who held a special place in his heart and soul. His love for his family was evident in the way he lived his life. His faith was equally important to him. He was a strong and faithful Christian and a member of the Jal Church of Christ. 

Clois will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his green thumb, his love of football and country music, and most importantly, his deep love for the people closest to him. His presence will be greatly missed, but the memories he created and the love he shared will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. 

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Shirley Brown; his daughter, Jeanne, and her husband, Scooter Locklar; his son, Raymond, his grandchildren, Shan, Kobe, Karlee, Raylan and Baylor; and numerous nieces and nephews, along with many other loving family members and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. Brown and Mertie Melrose McGee Brown; his son, Robbye Brown; his father-in-law, Robert Floyd; his mother-in-law, Pauline Baker Floyd; his sister, Ernestine Brinkley; and his brothers, Hillary, Howard, Kenneth, and Foy, along with other beloved family members. 

Pallbearers will be Raylan Brown, Bradley Whitson, Mark Brown, Jeff Brown, Kobe Locklar, and Angel Hernandez. 

Honorary Pallbearer will be Scooter Locklar. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to one of the following organizations in Clois’s memory: 

• Alzheimer's Association  

• American Heart Association 

• Wounded Warrior Project

Though his hands may no longer tend the yard he loved, the seeds of love, faith, and family that he planted throughout his life will continue to grow for generations to come. He will forever be loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten..