Murray Frank Brown, 81, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Magnolia Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Murray was born September 4, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fred Brown and Clara Nixon Brown. He was a lifelong area resident and member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. Murray graduated from Lamar University with a mechanical engineering degree and retired from Texaco after 36 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Murray was an avid artifacts collector and enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. During his lifetime he donated over 28 gallons of blood and also wrote a book titled "Banshee Bottom". He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Brown; son-in-law, Jonathan Wolfe; and mother-in-law, Ruth Emery. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Kate Brown of Groves; daughter, Ruthie Wolfe of Groves; son, Stewart Brown and wife Kelly Theis Brown of Groves; sister, Julia Moore of San Antonio; grandchildren, Joe Wolfe, Matt Wolfe, Ben Wolfe, Jessica Brown, Jarrod Brown, and Jenny Brown; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Henning of Spring and Dorothy Brown of San Antonio; his dog Peanut and his cats. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Groves followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend Richard Turner officiating. A special thanks to Patsy and Michelle and the Staff at Magnolia Manor, and also to Kat and Corey and the Heart to Heart Hospice Staff. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated and may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the Jonathan Wolfe Endowment Fund.