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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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Courier Columnist, Robinson, dies at 80
By Jonathan Garris

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
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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
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Conroe-area residents and staff of The Courier are mourning the loss of longtime contributor Robert Robinson, who wrote a weekly cooking column for over 10 years.

Robinson died Thursday afternoon of health complications, his wife Woodene Robinson said. He was 80 years old. He and Woodene, his second wife, had been married for over 40 years, and he is survived by six children and nine grandchildren.

Readers of The Courier may fondly remember Robinson for his weekly recipe columns. Robinson first started writing for Conroe’s daily newspaper in 2001, and he also authored two cookbooks of his own, Woodene Robinson said.

Robinson was an accountant by trade, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma after serving for two years with the Oklahoma National Guard, according to his obituary. He worked for Shell Oil as a natural gas accountant before becoming the benefits manager for United Way in Houston and finished his career at Service Corp. International as manager of executive compensation. After retiring in 1994, he moved to Panorama Village where he moved on to his second career as a chef.

For Woodene Robinson and those that new him personally, Robinson will always be remembered as an energetic and outgoing person with a love for the arts. Beyond his cooking career, Robinson made elaborate stained glass windows and art pieces, and received first place awards at the State Fair of Texas and The Montgomery County Fair.

Robinson was also an avid public speaker and, as an Oklahoma native, often spoke to children about western and rural life, Woodene Robinson said. He spent 15 years with Toastmasters International and received 31 public speaking trophies, according to his obituary.

“As part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Speaker’s Committee, he would go into grade schools and nursery schools and would speak with children about the history of real cowboys for about 20 minutes,” Woodene Robinson said. “There were no western shows on television at the time so many children knew nothing about the cattle industry or cowboy work.”

As part of the educational program, Robinson would utilize props when speaking with children, including a model of a cow, a saddle, some rope and typical cowboy clothing, Woodene Robinson said.

“He even carried two pieces of flint to show them how they would start a fire,” Woodene Robinson said.

Woodene Robinson also fondly remembered her husband’s work with stained glass mirrors.

“They always had a certain theme,” Woodene said. “One year he made a merry-go-round with little seats in it that was probably 18 inches tall. Another had a motor in it that would turn a large Ferris wheel.”

Robinson shared his passion for art with friends and family alike, and at one time made a 350 piece quilt for a family friend. He also routinely brought each of his six children to activities throughout Houston, including many theater and symphony programs and the various museums throughout the city, Woodene Robinson said.

Woodene Robinson said his husband also remained active at First Methodist Church in Conroe and the Masonic Lodge in Willis, at one point receiving the Golden Trowel award. He also served as the chief cook for the weekly and monthly booster club luncheons, according to his obituary.

“He will be missed by a lot of people,” Woodene Robinson said.

Visitation for Robinson will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday at Metcalf Funeral Home, located at 1801 East White Oak Terrace in Conroe, according to his obituary. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Metcalf Chapel and internment will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose Hill Burial Gardens in Oklahoma City.

Conroe Courier

February 24, 2014

 
 

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