 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas
The Denison Press Friday, May 21, 1943 pg.6 PROMINENT GRAYSON ATTORNEY DIES Judge Rice Maxey, 86, one of the best known attorneys in Texas, who has made his home in Grayson County for more than 40 years and a resident of Texas for 60 years, died at his home in Sherman Sunday. Born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the son of Dr. A.H. and Lucy Maxey, he came with his parents and seven brothers to Texas and located near Plano, Collin County in 1873. He taught school in that county and in Dallas county and later studied law, and after passing his examination, settled Sherman to practice law. He served as judge of the 15th District Court, serving one term and part of another, resigning to enter private practice. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. D.P. Webster, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. J.P. Leslie, Sherman, and Mrs. Sewell Brown, Velasco. A brother, Judge J.B. Maxey, lives at Atoka. Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. West Hill Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
