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Edward Emmanuel DeWees, Jr., 81, died March 16, 2014, at his home in San Antonio, TX. Mr. DeWees was born on Valentine's day in 1933 in San Antonio, the only child of Adelaide and Edward DeWees, Sr. He graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1950 and attended Austin College on a basketball scholarship. After serving in the US Army, he earned his JD from the University of Texas and began a legal career in 1959 that spanned more than half a century. He served as an assistant district attorney with the Bexar County DA's office and later went into private practice, taking great pride in the profession and the opportunity to counsel those in need. In addition to mentoring new attorneys, advocating for adoption and the preservation of marriage, and counseling generations of families, Mr. DeWees offered hope and encouragement for those who needed faith and a fresh start. He was a member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Past president of the San Antonio Bar Association. In 1967, Mr. DeWees married Rebecca Davis DeWees in Ballinger Texas, and raised 2 children, Kathleen Kady, and Edward III in their Alamo Heights home, where the doors were always unlocked and eggs Benedict was served to all-comers on Saturday morning. Mr. DeWees was a devoted lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was as a Sunday school teacher, active member of the Thursday morning men's Bible study group, and served as both Deacon and Elder. He participated in numerous mission efforts, including trips to Africa, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. He was a Sunday-morning fixture on the right-hand side of the sanctuary, 5th pew from the front. He knew all the hymns by heart, but sang them out of tune. Mr. DeWees enjoyed memberships in the Golden Roo Society, San Antonio Country Club, San Antonio German Club, and Los Alegradores. He was a founding member of the Bachelor's Club of San Antonio and the Christmas Cotillion. Mr. DeWees also enjoyed memberships in the San Antonio German Club, and Los Alegradores, and served as president of both Conopus Club and the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. served as president of both Conopus Club and the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, and on the Board of Directors for KLRN. In his senior years, he was extremely active in the Crimefighter's Club, which met weekly at the Petroleum Club to handle all sorts of important and sensitive matters. An avid tennis player, golfer, wingshooter and card player, his accomplishments included a Japanese ping-pong championship, a decade-long domination of the city Gin Rummy tournament, winning the Texas State Bar Association Golf tournament and other golf and tennis honors. He was also a suave bowler. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca DeWees; daughter, Kathleen "Kady" DeWees; son, Edward E. DeWees, III and his wife, Robin; grandchildren, Russell Davis Naumann, Rachel Susannah Naumann, Camille Joy DeWees and Edward Emmanuel DeWees, IV "Bo". SERVICES Service will be on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 11:00 A.M at First Presbyterian Church. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Youth Program.

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Edward Emmanuel DeWees, Jr

February 14, 1933 - March 16, 2014