Andy Monroe

Andy Monroe, age 72, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Live Oak, Texas. He was born July 14, 1947 to Peggy Sparkman and Gordon H. Monroe in Waco, Texas. After graduating from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas Andy enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS John F. Kennedy for 4 years. Following his military service he held various positions ranging from wine sales to dealing dice in Las Vegas at the Craps table, where he met his wife Jane. Andy graduated from Southwest Texas State University in December, 1992, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems and worked most recently as a computer programmer. He retired in 2013 from the University of Texas San Antonio. He also enjoyed spending time hunting on the ranch that he co-owned with his brother, Steve. Andy is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Jane L. Monroe; brothers Steven Monroe and wife Mary Ann and Scott Monroe and wife Jane both of Kerrville, Texas; sister-in-law Mary Walseth; nieces and nephews Alex Monroe and wife Lindsey, Richard Monroe and wife Leandi, India Gosnell and husband Aaron, Sharla Monroe and husband Ross Henderson, and Kelsey Monroe and husband Matthew Smith; great nieces, Kalina, Ishan, and Kiva Monroe; as well as some extended family members and a lifetime of friends. The family will be having a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Kendalia, Texas.