Andrew Marion (Andy) Eubanks was born on September 21, 1935, in Gonzales, Texas to Sam Houston Eubanks and Fannie (nee Kerby) Eubanks. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Bryan, Texas.

Andy grew up in San Antonio and met the love of his life, Geneva Schueneman, on a blind-date in 1953; they were married in San Antonio in October 1954.  The young couple settled in Houston and had 3 three children, Sam, Brenda, and Russell.  As a young husband, Andy worked odd jobs until he reached the age of 21, when he qualified to apply for a job as a Trooper Recruit with the Texas Department of Public Safety.  He was accepted, started training in 1957, and graduated that year as a Patrol Officer assigned to work the Gulf Freeway near Galveston as a motorcycle officer.  He applied for a transfer in early 1962 and was subsequently stationed in Johnson City for 15 years.  During that time, LBJ became President of the United States, and Andy worked security at the Texas White House alongside the Secret Service when the President was in town.  The first six years in Blanco County, he worked alone, as the only person in the county to work traffic accidents and issue citations 24/7. Despite this, Andy loved his job and all the people in Blanco County with whom he worked, and whom he worked for.

Geneva and Andy built a house in Johnson City in 1964, next to wonderful neighbors Sue and Woodley Haley.

Andy was assigned his first partner, Bobby Wilcox, in 1968.  In addition to Andy and Bobby enjoying a wonderful working relationship, Bobby and his wife Patsy, were and continue to be, great family friends.

In 1977, Andy attained the rank of Sergeant, accepted a post in Midland, Texas, where he stayed for 15 years, until his retirement in 1992.  Andy worked for the Department of Public Safety for 35 years.

Andy was a natural raconteur, who could tell of his life and trooper experiences in a colorful and humorous fashion.  He kept all who were listening spellbound.  However, the dark and horrific experiences that were part of his job, were usually off-limits and rarely shared.

Andy was a man of great humor and judgment who was able to make lifelong friends throughout the state.  He loved sharing time with his extended family, solving crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader.  He was an Astros fan since their inception, enjoyed Blue Bell ice cream, pecan pie, and was a past Board member of the Johnson City Library, and the Blanco County Grand Jury.  He and Geneva enjoyed van and trailer camping for over 25 years.

The troopers and staff that worked with and for him would tell you that he always had their backs and that he enjoyed the road more than sitting behind a desk.

Andy was the youngest of 5 children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his older brothers Claude and Melvin Eubanks.  He is survived by two siblings, Huard Houston Eubanks, and Dolly Eubanks Bingham.

He is survived by his wife of 63 and 1/2 years, Geneva Schueneman Eubanks, his son Sam Eubanks and wife Mary Evelyn of Dallas, daughter Brenda Eubanks Chambers and husband Scott of Sugar Land, and son Russell Eubanks and wife Tamara of Johnson City.

He had eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.  Andy will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed.

A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Boonville Road in Bryan, Texas, on April 9.  A visitation at 10a.m. will be followed by the service at 11a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Salvation Army.

The family will also host a gathering of friends to be held on April 28 ^th at the Liberty Lighthouse in Johnson City, at 11a.m, lasting until 2p.m.  All are invited to fellowship, lunch, and to share their favorite "Andy stories".  If anyone would like to bring food, that is extremely kind, but unnecessary, as there will be plenty.

The Eubanks family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of prayers, sympathy, and support.