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JIM RAY BROWN, 73, of Odessa, TX passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005. Jim was born April 10, 1932 in Romona, OK to Emmit and June (Gill) Brown. He graduated from Odessa High School (National High School Honor Society) in Odessa, TX in 1950. He graduated from Howard Payne University (Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities) B.A. English Major in 1954. He attended Southwestern Seminary (Twice elected Student Body President) in Dallas, TX. Jim graduated from International Seminary in Jacksonville, FL with his Master of Theology (ThM). In the 1950's he was the pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake, TX; 1960's Central Baptist Church in Baytown, TX; 1970's Calvary North Channel Baptist Church formerly North Shore Baptist Church in Houston, TX; 1980's First Baptist Church in Falffurrias, TX; and in the 1990's Caprock Baptist in Odessa, TX and Calvary Baptist in Midland, TX. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty Toles Brown, on November 28, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Ford and husband Ray of Friendswood, TX; sons, Rick Brown and wife Kathy of San Antonio, TX and Kyle Brown and wife Tricia of Cypress, TX; four grandchildren, Nathan Ford, Avery Ford, Joshua Brown and Wesley Brown; "His faithful caregiver, Onita Ervin"; and countless people he touched through his life and ministry. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist of North Channel, 6511 Uvalde, Houston, TX 77049 with Reverend Dr. Burton Purvis officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 14, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Odessa, TX with Pastor Ivy Sheldon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd, Odessa, TX 79762.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12, 2005.

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Rhonda L, Henley

May 1, 2023

I was a member of Peacemaker Ministries from 1973 to about 1978. Bro. Jim taught our Bible study and was my pastor at North Shore Baptist Church. His smile was warm, he was quick witted and could hold our interest with his smarts. He was a good friend and counselor. I miss him dearly. But one day I will see him again!! Love him in Jesus,

Nancy Bryant (Norton)

November 13, 2005

I have many memories of Bro. Jim Ray Brown. My parents and I went to North Shore Baptist Church when I was a little girl and I use to run up to Bro. Jim and he would pick me up and give me a big hug. Bro Jim was very to special to me. I will miss him very much. Rick, Carla, Kyle, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God bless all of you.

James Dousay

November 12, 2005

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Kyle, Jim, and Carla. When I was a child, my family attended North Shore Baptist Church where Bro. Jim was pastor. Although I was a small child, I still remember his big smile and friendly spirit. I know that there is a great reunion in heaven right now, and among them are Bro. Jim, Bro.Henry T. Roe, and my Uncle, Earl Dousay. Just as his family, we will all miss him, but in the words of my Uncle Earl, "You never lose something as long as you know where its at" God Bless You. 'James Dousay

Jean Friday

November 12, 2005

Sympathy and deepest love to Carla, Kyle and Rick. Bro. Jim was one of a kind. You never had to wonder about what he thought concerning anything. He was an inspiration to me and I loved his sermons because they were not only enlightening and convicting but challenging. He always challenged my thought process. He made me "think" deeper and deeper.

He was a "shoot from the hip" preacher, a wonderful pastor and I will miss him tremendously. I know that today there is a great reunion going on in heaven. Bro. Jim, Boots and Grandmother, together again.

Glynda Smith McGinnis

November 12, 2005

What can I say. I grew up in North Shore Baptist Church. I grew up with Jim Ray's children Carl, Jim Rick, and Kyle. I believe the home that North Shore Baptist Church provided me, saved my life. I will always treasure the humor of Jim Ray, and the love of his wife Boots. I want to thank Carla, Jim Rick, and Kyle for sharing their dad and their lives with me.

Candace Berry

November 12, 2005

Jim was a wonderful jolly man and I was just thinking of him a few days ago. My prayers are with his family! May God Bless you in this trying time. Jim will be greatly missed.

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