Mickey Andress

June 2, 1936 - December 24, 2018

Mickey Lee Andress passed away on December 24, 2018. A time of fellowship and remembrance is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life of 82 years at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Bacon Heights Baptist Church.

Mickey Andress was born on June 2, 1936 to Earl and Elsye Andress in McCaulley, Texas. He grew up in West Texas, working at an early age with Furr’s grocery stores until he became a teacher with Lubbock Independent School District. He married Orwinelle Lambert on December 28, 1957. He served LISD for 50 years as teacher, counselor, principal at Mackenzie Jr. High and Coronado High School then assistant to the Superintendent working with the academic decathlon program. Mickey dedicated his life to the education of students in Lubbock.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Orwinelle; children, Mike Andress and wife Wenona, Melanie Andress, Mark Andress and wife, Jeannie; sister, Jamie Blackburn; grandchildren, Jeffrey Andress and wife, Jade; Matt and Hank Fowler; Oliver, Tulley, and Charlotte Andress; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Hoker and Bruce Andress; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Elsye Andress; brother, Norman Andress; and baby sister, Judy Earl Andress.

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Mr. Andress was a loved principal of mine at Mackenzie Jr. High. He even contacted me with a letter and a bridal picture from the newspaper when I married. He was a very kind and dear man and wonderful leader.

Mr. Andress was the most sincere educator I ever experienced. His sincere concern for his students could not be matched. By anyone. He often wrote me personal notes as I experienced personal celebrations. I always found it remarkable he took the time to write personal notes to me. Each one meant more to meThan the accomplishment. I will be forever grateful to have had Mr Andress during my youth. GOD Bless you and may you Rest In Peace. Cindi Balch Caudle

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Andress was my principal at Mackenzie and Coronado and we went to church with this family. Melonie and I were the same age and in Sunday School together. I always looked up to man. He was always so gentle & a man of great faith. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

I remember Mr Andress fondly. He was the assistant Vice Principal at Lubbock High when I went to school there. I just loved him. He was so good and really cared about all the kids. I am so sorry for your loss

We love all of you. We have so many fun memories. He will be missed. We love you, Jan, Gene, and Gena.

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So very sad to hear the news about Mr. Andreas. I graduated from Coronado in 1991. I have fond memories and I know he will be missed. .

A wonderful who graced my life first at Atkins junior high then at Monterey and again at Coronado with my children. A gifted educator and wise mentor for us all

He was an influence in my life and many others... Our prayers for you in this time of sorrow.

Sending our condolences to the family. My mother, Sarah Middleton worked with Mr.Andress and he was my principal while I attended Coronado. He was a very kind leader and I’m sorry to hear of his passing.

My sincerest condolences to the family. He was a sweet gentle soul.

So sorry for your loss. Mickey and I worked together for years. He was a true asset to LISD. He also took really good care of my daughter while at CHS. He was a true blessing to our family. He will be missed Carlene Nolen

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