Henry Brown

Henry Tex Brown, 18, of West Point passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born April 10, 1996 in Amory, MS. Henry Tex Brown loved. He loved his family. He loved his church. He loved football. Henry Brown loved life. His love and zest for life was inspiring and was seen every day through his smile. Henry's smile always did more than brighten someone's day. His smile encouraged friends, brought hope to friends and reminded us all what we are here on this earth to do. Henry and his smile reminded us all to love each other all of the time, no matter what. West Point has lost a very bright light in our community. Henry Brown was an angle here on earth right in the midst of all our lives. If you were lucky enough to know Henry Tex Brown, well then, you were just plain lucky. Services will be Saturday February 7, 2015 at 2 PM at West Point High School Football McCallister Field with Rev. Terry Butler officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 PM at Calvary Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Lance Stewart, David Henley, Sr., Farley Fondren, Coach Jay Jefferson, Matt Fondren, Juan Davis. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the West Point School District, Dr. Paul Castellanos, Dr. Samuel Windham, III, Dr. Jacob Skiwski, and Harlan Bailey. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Leann Brown of West Point; sisters, Andrea and Mollie Brown of West Point; maternal grandmother, Ardell Danovsky of West Point; paternal grandparents, Tex and Barbara Brown of West Point; great-grandparents, Eugene and Dorothy Malone of Hamilton; aunts, Kim Hood of West Point, Patsy Gittleson (Wayne) of Aberdeen, Peggy Trulove Clemons (John) of West Point, Linda Bird of Lawrenceville, GA, Judy Littlefield (Jimmy) of West Point; uncles, Jack Danovsky (Doris) and Andy Danovsky all of West point; many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Andrew Danovsky. Memorials may be made to Passionate Pursuit Ministries 30649 Hwy 45 Alt West Point, MS 39773.