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Lucille Mims-Johnson Bradley

 

Obituary

  • "I will always remember the very pleasant smile on my second..."

    - Debra Jackson-Anderson

 

Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation, Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H, Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor. Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900 FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor. Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery, Conroe, TX.

Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the community, educator in the CISD, church vocalist, musician and a active community leader. She will be missed by many.

 


 

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Lucille Mims-Johnson Bradley

 

Obituary

  • "To my Daddy, "Frank Jr.", Aunt Gretchen, and Aunt Linda,..."

    - Mr & Mrs Frank M. Johnson III

 

Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation, Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H, Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor. Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900 FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor. Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery, Conroe, TX.

Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the community, educator in the CISD, church vocalist, musician and a active community leader. She will be missed by many.

 


 

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Lucille Mims-Johnson Bradley

 

Obituary

  • "To my Daddy, "Frank Jr.", Aunt Gretchen, and Aunt Linda,..."

    - Mr & Mrs Frank M. Johnson III

 

Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation, Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H, Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor. Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900 FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor. Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery, Conroe, TX.

Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the community, educator in the CISD, church vocalist, musician and a active community leader. She will be missed by many.

 


 

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Muse Building – 318 Main Law Offices
By Sondra Hernandez

 

Downtown buildings a thriving part of business community
nearly 100 years after construction

 

Fred Edwards

 

Obituary

  • "Fred, you were such a unique man and I have so many..."

    - Natalie Laurent

 

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com

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Fred Edwards

 

Obituary

  • "Just heard.A law-school buddy . I will miss your stories&..."

    - Mack McInnis

 

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com

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Fred Edwards

 

Obituary

  • "I am sorry for your loss. Judge Edwards was a very gifted..."

    - Steven Earl

 

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com

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Fred Edwards

 

Obituary

  • "Just heard.A law-school buddy . I will miss your stories&..."

    - Mack McInnis

 

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.

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Fred Edwards

 

Obituary

  • "Just heard.A law-school buddy . I will miss your stories&..."

    - Mack McInnis

 

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.

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udge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=169637261#sthash.yrZTveZ0.dpuf

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=169637261#sthash.2oNxC1jL.dpuf

Judge Fred Edwards dies at age 63
Frederick Eugene Edwards, a sixth generation Texan, was born on August 2, 1950 and died in The Woodlands, Texas on February 10, 2014 as a result of complications from a lengthy illness. Edwards proudly served Montgomery County, Texas as Judge of the 9th District Court for 20 years, until 2012. He presided over the general jurisdiction court which heard cases ranging from general civil and family law cases, to massive toxic tort litigation and capital murder cases involving the death penalty. But, Edwards was most well known in the legal world for his taking on numerous complex litigation cases in his court. These cases ranged from class actions such as the notorious "phen-fen" drug litigation, to billion dollar merger and acquisition cases such as the one involving Huntsman Corporation, to the first case where cell phone technology was used to capture a wanted fugitive in the "Uncle Hilty" kidnapping and murder case. He was a frequent and sought-after speaker at national conferences on electronic courts, mass dockets, and handling multi-district litigation. Judge Edwards also founded and avidly supported the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator and arbitrator.
Without question, the loves of Judge Edwards' life were his children, Joseph Edwards and wife Katherine, and daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn Edwards. He was so proud of them, and treasured every opportunity to watch each of them succeed in their own rights by achieving educational goals and growing into happy, successful adults. He was married to attorney Linda Thompson for 30 years, with whom he enjoyed an enduring friendship. Throughout his life he nurtured his passions of civil war history, old movies, independent music [especially all things Texas], his beloved State of Texas, and Astros baseball. Edwards was infamous for his ability to tell entertaining war stories, and he enjoyed visiting historical Texas and American battle sites. He also played regularly with his poker group friends of 40 years.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Judge Edwards graduated from Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. His passion for politics and history perhaps began when he served Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D. C. for one year during his high school as a Congressional page, and had the incredible fortune of being there as Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the Washington Mall. He furthered his education with a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University, and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1974. Prior to being elected District Judge in 1992, he managed a thriving legal practice for 18 years focusing on general civil litigation.
In addition to his loving children, he leaves to mourn him his mother Bobbie Joyce Edwards, brother Jimmie Edwards and his wife Debbie and their children Rachael Edwards Threadgill and husband Paul, Sarah Edwards, his sisters Elwanda Edwards and Wanda Minshew and her husband Morrie and their children Matthew Minshew and Meredith Brewer, and her husband Eric. He is also survived by his cousins Deborah Gurley Atwood and Wayne Gurley and grand nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Carl "J. C." Edwards.
Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, in Conroe Texas on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 14th, 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Conroe Texas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CASA-Child Advocates of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
(More information about Judge Fred Edwards can be found at
www.fedwards.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=169637261#sthash.2oNxC1jL.dpuf


318 Main Law Offices, left and Mimi’s on Main Antique Mall and more, right, present day on Main Street on the square in downtown Conroe.

Gayle “Mimi” Burke said she knew right when she walked in the door at 312 N Main St. it was where she wanted to be.

She was sure she wanted her Mimi’s on Main, an antique mall and more, to be in historic downtown Conroe. Then when she found out the history behind the property, she knew it was meant to be.

The building on the east side of the square in downtown Conroe is enjoying its most recent reincarnation as Mimi’s on Main after having served the community with a variety of businesses throughout its history.

According to Hershey Muse, who owns the building with his sister, Marsha Muse, the building was constructed about 1919 by his grandmother, Tibitha “Mimi” Ferguson.

Burke said her grandchildren call her “Mimi” just liked Ferguson’s grandchildren did. Burke said that was another sign her Mimi’s on Main was supposed to be.

Muse described how the building originally had dirt floors before concrete floors were poured a few years later.

Muse’s mother, Emma Muse, owned the building and several others in downtown Conroe and the building has continually been in the Muse family for almost 100 years.

In research done by Montgomery County Historical Commission Chair Larry Foerster, Robin Carter opened his first Carter Drug Store in the building prior to 1919.

The drug store front can be found in a July 1920 photo sharing space with a furnishings and shoe store called Christian & Miller.

After Carter Drug Store moved further north to the two-story building at Main and West Davis, it appears from old photos that the store eventually served as a Cole’s Department Store.

Longtime Conroe historian Gertie Spencer recalls when the building was Cole’s Department Store, a popular clothing store.

Morris Bateman Sr., who moved to Conroe in 1948, recalls that there was also a Franklin Variety Store in the building.

Notes from Foerster show it later served as Cranford’s Office Supply Store, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Perrin Cranford until the early 1980s. (Of note, Perrin Cranford was the Conroe Fire Chief from 1950-1972 and was also the mayor of Conroe from 1966-1971.)

Then the building was Newman’s Office Supply Store.

By the late 1980s Ed, and wife Robin Bartholet, operated their Southwestern Furniture Store in the building.

After remaining empty for a number of years, Hershey and Marsha Muse leased the building to Gayle “Mimi” Burke who opened Mimi’s on Main Antique Mall in May 2011.

She said a law firm had leased it for a couple years pending a big litigation trial. But Burke said the building had been vacant for some time when she came upon it.

With some “TLC” and a new façade courtesy of the city of Conroe’s downtown renovations, Mimi’s on Main has made itself right at home in the facility.

“We feel like when anyone comes through the door, they feel at home,” Burke said. “They can come in and have an experience.”

Mimi’s on Main is at 312 N. Main St., downtown Conroe. The shop is billed as an antique mall and more. It also features gifts, hand-crafted items, coffee and goodies.

Call 936-441-0002 or email mimisonmain@consolidated.net for more.

318 Main Law Offices

Just like its next-door neighbor, the building at 318 Main St. on the east side of the downtown square has been home to a variety of businesses as well.

 


A photo taken about 1915 of an unknown man standing on what was then Chambers Street (Main) on the Conroe courthouse square with the first Carter Drug Store behind him at 318 Main.


A photo taken on July 15, 1920 according to its inscription, is a part of a larger panorama shot of downtown Chambers (Main) Street. The 318 location is a C. T. Smith store. The banner hanging across the street blocks a view of the signage at what today is Mimi’s on Main.

In July 1920, the building served as what appears to be a mercantile business called Grand Leader and then C. T. Smith.

Martha Gandy recalls that she worked in the building in the early 1940s as a student when it was the Butler and Grimes 5 and 10 Variety Store.


A photo most likely taken in January 1940 during a recorded snow storm that powdered Conroe with several inches of snow. The young men are facing the courthouse, and behind them is the Butler & Grimes 5c and 10c Store and Cole’s Department Store

Gandy, a longtime Conroe resident, said she worked at Butler and Grimes for one week when she was about 13 or 14.

She explained at the time, the owner would bring in junior high-age people who wanted to work and he’d help them learn to work with the public.

“We did not have permission to use the cash register. But we showed people the different merchandise, like glassware, ribbons and dishes. A lot of people were into dishes back then.”

She remembers earning $1.25 for the week which she felt was a lot of money for a girl in those days.

By the 1960s and 1970s the building served as a downtown House of Music Store.

The building was eventually purchased by Conroe attorney Joseph Labella who constructed a new contemporary façade on the old building and remodeled the inside into law offices.

Larry Foerster, chair of the Montgomery County Historic Commission, contributed to this article.

 

Conroe Courier

April 13, 2014

 
 

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