Troy Jefferson Brown, 60, of Milam, Texas passed away one Friday, June 2, 2023 in Many, Louisiana.

Troy was born on November 5, 1962 in Washington DC to James Brown and Annie Pearl Hadnot. He was a member of the US ARMY. Troy was better known as, Poppie or Papa Troy to his grandkids and had a special way of making everyone smile or laugh when he walked into a room. To know him was to love him. He loved being outdoors on any given day. Troy had a love for fishing and taking some of the most breathtaking photos of the scenery. He loved his puppy named Oreo who he would tell you wasnt his but she was always with him. He loved making memories with his grandkids. From teaching his oldest Carson that, 'men open doors for women' or breaking it down dancing with his girls. Troy's absolute favorite thing to do was anything that involved the love of his life, Betty. They had many excursions together but his most fond one was when they went on his very first and last horse ride.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Brown.

Troy is survived by his wife, Betty Shepherd of Milam, Texas; his mother, Annie Pearl Hadnot; step-daughters, Samantha Hill of Hemphill, Texas, and Patricia Snodgrass and husband, Jeff of Hemphill, Texas; brother, Mark Brown and wife, Anna of Spokane, Washington; sister, Cheryl Brown of Washington, DC; and grandchildren, Sarah Snodgrass, Jeffery Snodgrass, Kaden Stewart, Carson Hill, Aryane Merrill, Jennifer Merrill, Bradley Snodgrass, Charlie Snodgrass and Paisley Hill; and great grandson, Jeffery Snodgrass.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.