Ira Malcom Brown, 78, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Hospice in the Pines, Lufkin, Texas.

Ira was born in San Augustine on December 12, 1943 to Guy Rufus Brown and Georgia Ann Tidwell Brown.  He was a lifetime resident of San Augustine County and worked as a machinist at Lufkin Industries for 46 years before retiring.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church  in Broaddus and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

Ira is survived by his wife, Janice Brown of San Augustine; daughter, Deborah Ann Vann of Woodville; brother, Ellis Ray Brown and wife, Linda, of San Augustine; sister, Myrtie Ann Ford and husband, Tony, of Bronson; grandchildren, Krystle Vann, Amber Vann and Aaliyah Hill; and great grandchildren, Baily Van Pelt, Alina McClendon, Colby McClendon and Ari Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Georgia Brown; children, Cullum Brown, Janette Brown and Iris Janine Hill; and sister, Justine Joachimi.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Lofton officiating.

Burial will follow services in Little Flock Cemetery with Marlon Ford, Jimmy Ray Brown, Chris Ford, Tony Ford, Trea Thacker and Corey Guarnere serving as pallbearers and Rusty Birdwell and Gaylon Bryan serving as honorary pallbearers.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.