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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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Writing Queries that Get Terrific Results!
by Phyllis Stehm

Writing a great query and posting it to message board can quickly advance your genealogy research and bust your brick walls!  Many sites offer tips on effective online communication techniques, which can be read if you take the time before posting a query to the message board/forum or sending an email. I want to point out a strategy that will make your queries much more effective, that is, using the subject line on the query posting page to the greatest advantage by including four (4) pieces of information: surname, location, date and a “Hook”.

Let’s first review the steps of an effective query whether print or electronic:

The Subject Line

Target your question briefly in the subject line. Ask for information on one problem or subject. Be specific and use a hook! The hook gets your readers interested in your problem!

For example:  “Seeking parents & siblings of,” “Searching for children of,” “Trying to locate the family Bible of”, “Was it murder?” Do not ask “Please send all the information you have.”  Then be sure to add a surname, a date or time period, and a location in the subject line.  For example, “Seeking cemetery info for Amanda Fletcher, died Conroe, TX, early 1900’s.”

Do not be so general that no one can connect to your information. The experienced genealogist, who may have much to share with you, will pass over your query if he/she cannot quickly identify information that connects to what he/she may already know.

The Body of the Query

f Explain in more detail what you are searching for, and include the names of the people that you know, capitalizing the SURNAME. Be sure to include the woman’s maiden name if known.

f Include the locality of the people you are looking for.

f Include a date or dates for the time period you are researching.

f Briefly state any information you may already know, so that your  reader doesn’t waste time re-sending info you have.

f Use standard genealogical abbreviations, but if there is a chance of a misunderstanding, spell the word out Completely.

 

What Makes An Electronic Query Different?
 

Electronic queries may be searched by various search engines, they may be displayed in various forums or on surname boards, but most of the time the information displayed first will only be what you have put in your subject line on the query posting page.


Below Is a Sample of an Ineffective Query:

             Subject line->           HELP!!!! 
Posted by Amy Smith xxxxxxxx@bbb.com
on Sunday, 27 Jul 2009
Surname:  Smith, Jones

Elizabeth Smith married George Jones both are from Montgomery Co. Doing my family roots need some help in finding info.

What‘s Wrong With This Query?

Quite a bit actually! But the biggest mistake for posting to a message board, is the subject line “HELP”. This is what will be shown on the forums/boards index before the query is opened to reveal the contents of the rest of the message. This scream for help will be quickly passed over by experienced genealogists, because they do not have time to open it based on the information given. What can be done to improve this query, especially the subject line?


Here’s an Example of an Effective Query:

 Subject line->           Seeking parents of Elizabeth SMITH,
& George JONES, Montgomery Co., TX 1880’s
 
Posted by Amy Jones xxxxxxxx@bbb.com
on Sunday, 27 Jul 2009

Surname: SMITH, JONES

Seeking parents/siblings of Elizabeth SMITH (b. ca 1865-1910), m. 2 Feb 1886 George JONES (b. ca. 1863-1916) in Montgomery Co., TX.

George and Elizabeth are listed in 1900 US Census living with their children, Ann, George Jr. and Hannah in Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX.

The second example will be noticed, read and may even garner several responses from knowledgeable genealogists. The subject line grabs attention because it gives surnames, location and a date. The subject line is very important to those searching message board indexes. It saves research time for everyone and produces more positive results. Good query writing is an art whether used in print or electronic format, but don't forget to write an effective subject line with a good hook!

Phyllis Stehm is a genealogy instructor at Lone Star College, Montgomery campus in the ALL ‑ Academy of Lifelong Learning Program and co-founded Montgomery County Genealogists’ Internet Research Group (MCG-IRG).

 

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.

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=169637261#sthash.yrZTveZ0.dpuf

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
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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.
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Conroe Courier

February 24, 2014

 
 

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