Joe R. Andrews

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Joe Andrews Obituary

JUNCTION Longtime educator, Dr. Joe R. Andrews, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, after a brief illness. Joe was born in Junction on June 30, 1923; the son of Joe and Betty Andrews. He attended Junction schools, graduating in 1942. After serving in World War II, he enrolled in Southwest Texas State College, where he met the love of his life, Jeanette Lyckman, of Brady. They were married on August 23, 1947, and were together for almost 61 years before her death in 2008. Joe is survived by his two sons and his daughters-in-law, Joe III and his wife, Janet, of Sonora, Steve and his wife, Nancy, of Mason; and three grandchildren, Joe IV, Scott and Audrey. After graduating from college, Joe began his "professional career" as a athletic coach progressing to high school principal and ultimately superintendent of schools. He was superintendent in Mertzon, Danbury, Hitchcock, Boling and Sonora; where he retired in 1983. Active in civic affairs, Joe served as a city councilman in Junction, was a member of the Lions Club, a ?York Rite' Mason and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Junction. Special thanks to Dr. Martinez and the nurses of Kimble Hospital for their loving care of Dad. Dad's service will be held at at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at First Baptist Church in Junction, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Friends of the Kimble County Library, West Texas Rehab or your favorite charity. Services are entrusted to Gentry-Fife Funeral Home of Junction, Texas.

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Published by GoSanAngelo from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Andrews

9 Entries

Jack Stanford

November 9, 2009

Joe Andrews, WoW- what a great man, teacher, principal, and friend. Few-- No, no other that I know, ever cared for students at EHS like Mr. Andrews. I'll always remember him for coming to see us all at Mias Amigas.
Jack Stanford, class of 54

November 9, 2009

Mr. Andrews was my high school principal @ Eldorado in the '50's. He never forgot us and came to our reunions. He will be missed and was a special man. Glenna Edmondson Johnson, Arlington, TX

Fae & Jim Davis/Conner

November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009

Mr. Andrews was principal in Eldorado High during our high school years in the mid 1950's. He as a great principal, educator, friend, and role model. Very stern but in a kind and gentle way. He had a way of making each student feel very special.

He served as a sponsor of the Class of '54 Senior trip to Bandera. Through the years he never passed up an opportunity to remind us with accusations (all false!) that we had attempted to drown him in the pool!

We are honored that he attended many of our Class of '54 reunions ...including the one in 2009.
He was a great friend and will be dearly missed.

Donna Beth McCormick

October 30, 2009

Mr. Andrews was one of my high school principals in Eldorado. I saw him at my 50th reunion in Eldorado in 2005, and, of course, thought I would see him at my 55th in 2010. I probably had not seem him in 40 years, but he looked the same! I remember him standing in the door of the office which looked down both hallways, at the change of every class - walk, not run, down the hall!

Jeanne Jackson

October 29, 2009

I am very saddened at the loss of Dr Joe, my longtime friend/mentor and very distressed that I am unable to attend his funeral in the morning, but my thoughts and prayers will be with his boys and their families. I will miss his sweet smile and quick wit. As his secretary for many years at Sonora ISD, he taught me much. He was an educator of the highest order and the essence of a southern Christian gentleman.

Judy Houston

October 29, 2009

Both Mr. and Mrs. Andrews taught me when they were at Mertzon. Mrs. Andrews was my sixth grade teacher and Mr. Andrews taught me in Jr. High. This was in the 1960's. I know your family will miss them both. I thought a lot of each of them. My prayers are with your family.
Judy Howard Houston
Eastland, Texas

Carol Smith Herring

October 29, 2009

Andy and Steve: Although I can't make it to the services tomorrow, you will be in my prayers.

Vernon Phillips

October 29, 2009

Mr. Andrews was a great man and a great educator. He was my principal in Eldorado. This was back in the early 1950`s. I had the pleasure of visiting with him this past June at Mias Amigas in Eldorado. We will miss him . Our prayers are with you at this time. Vernon Phillips, Roby, texas.

Wanda Zamorano

October 29, 2009

What wonderful educators/friends...Mrs. Andrews was my sixth grade teacher in Mertzon. After lunch each day she would read CADDIE WOODLAWN to us...still one of my favorite books.
Mr. Andrews was our superintendent and he also taught us 7th grade history...such an inspiration to us all.
Thanks for the precious memories and your many years of service.
Dr. Wanda J. Sawyer Zamorano (Yes, you inspired me to get my doctorate in education!)

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