John Collins Andrews

John Collins Andrews John Collins Andrews, 63, beloved son and brother, cherished father and boundless friend, passed away in Plainview, Texas, on Feb. 25, 2012, after a brief illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemons Funeral Home. John, known as J.C. to his family and close friends, was such a colorful person. He lived on his own terms in many ways, forever questioning the status quo but also taking time to appreciate all that was around him. In equal measure he could passionately discuss the politics of wind and water or convey an infectious wonderment in the geologic formation of the Llano Estacado. John was born April 26, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in history. He involved himself in many pursuits, from being active in the evolution of capturing wind power in the Panhandle, to being a well-respected early guerrilla documentary filmmaker and finally discovering a love for street vending. He settled in Austin where he and wife Susan Bright established the venerable Plain View Press and began publishing poetry, essays and other literature. This literary venture spanned over 25 years. John was a true renaissance man, equally at ease at art openings and political meetings as he was working on carpentry projects in his garage or in a bass boat on the lake. Moreover, his dedication, loyalty and love for his friends, and especially his family and his son, Daryl, is one of his most endearing and memorable traits. John was preceded in death by his father, John P. Andrews, and his wife, Susan Bright. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Andrews, and brother, James Andrews, both of Plainview; sister Liz Andrews of San Francisco, Calif.; son, Daryl Bright Andrews; and grandson, Tristen Cinelli of Austin. A celebration with family of John's life is planned for this summer in West Texas somewhere near the Caprock where the wind blows. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP.org), a healthcare reform advocacy group. Online condolences may be made at www.lemonsfunerals.com.