Ray Brown, 69, passed away Sunday, January 20 in a Galveston hospital. Graveside services will be 11 am Saturday, January 26 at Rosemound Cemetery with Pastor David Arnett officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, January 25 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Ray was born January 17, 1944 in Waco. He served in the Army and retired from the City of Waco with over 20 years of service. He was a wonderful man of God, who had many talents and enjoyed helping family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Marshall Brown; and 2 brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Renee Vaquera and husband Thomas of Waco; sisters, Gail Childs and husband Sonny of Houston and Ginger Simmons of Robinson; brother, Gary Brown and wife, Sue of Robinson; grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Richard Almanza, Trevr Vaquera, Lindsey Vaquera, Thomas Vaquera II; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.