Graveside services for Billy Earl Brown, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Glenn Mead officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Billy was born May 15, 1943 in Leggett, Texas to parents, Burt Brown and Ruth (Wallace) Brown, and passed away January 16, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Janelle Brown of Livingston, Texas; sons, Mike Brown and wife Pam, and Joey Brown and wife Heather, all of Livingston, Texas; honorary daughter, Candy Goolsby of Splendora, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Brown, Ryan Brown and wife Bri, Kelsey Brown, Savannah Hoffman, M.C. Hoffman, Lauryn Hoffman, Payton King and husband Jasper, and Cooper Brown; honorary grandchild, Kaylee Goolsby; and 7 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers: Ryan Brown, Mike Brown, Cooper Brown, M.C. Hoffman, Justin Brown, and Jacob Young.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jim McGinnis, Jay Baxter, Steve Young, Mike Horton, Toby Murphy, Kenneth Myrow, Spook Stringer, Billy Wayne Jones, and Barney Wiggins.