Roland Morris Searcy Jr.
November 11, 1938 ~ September 26, 2023
Born in:
Dallas, Texas
Resided in:
College Station, Texas
On September 26th, 2023 we lost Roland Morris Searcy Jr. A wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and lawyer. A viewing will take place on October 3rd from 5-7 pm at Callaway – Jones, in Bryan, Texas and a service will be held on October 4th at 2:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Roland Morris Searcy Jr. was born in 1938 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. R.M.Searcy and Lois Turner Searcy. Together he and his brother, Sam Searcy, lived a happy and playful childhood. Roland grew up in Bryan / College Station and eventually graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. He briefly attended Tulane University then went on to attend Texas A&M University majoring in History and was one of the last all male student body classes at Texas A&M. While attending A&M University he met his soon to be wife of 60 years, Jeannie Peacock. They were married a few years thereafter. He then attended Baylor Law School. After graduation from Law School he went into private practice. He was elected County Attorney of Brazos County in 1972, and served until he was appointed District Attorney by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1977. After finishing his term as District Attorney he returned to private practice for the remainder of his legal career. He also served as President of the Brazos County Bar Association, The Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agents Chairman, and was the State Democratic Executive Committee Chairman. He was also a Hospice Brazos Valley Foundation Board Member, and volunteered as legal counsel for Hospice Brazos Valley.
When he was a young man Roland and his family frequently traveled to New York City on the train from Texas to attend the New York Yankees baseball games. This contributed to the lifelong passion of the New York Yankees and the game of baseball. He enjoyed cinema and theater. He was also a licensed Ham Radio Operator and had a interest for all kinds of technology.
He was survived by his wife, Carol Jean Searcy, his brother Sam Turner Searcy and his wife Sharon Searcy. Also, surviving is his son, Roland M. Searcy III and wife Teresa Chang. His daughter, Catherine Anne Searcy-Edmund and his grandchildren, Julie Anne Searcy Lush and husband Devon Alan Lush, Ava Elise Keene, and Lily Grace Edmund, as well as two great-grandchildren, Paisley Dawn Lush and Asa Devon Lush.
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Rest in peace Mr. Searcy. I met Roland 37 years ago as an 18 year-old college roommate of his daughter Anne. Over the last 37 years he has always been an exceedingly kind, witty, funny, insightful, and a loving person to be around. His love for politics and his daughter came together when Anne worked for the Legislative Counsel in Washington. I never saw Mr. Searcy so delighted as when he visited her office on the Hill. He loved a good political book and would talk about politics for hours. In 1987, he made two college freshman girls sit for an hour-long lecture and demonstration of his shortwave radio! He was fascinated by connecting with others near and far. I’m blessed that he connected with me and will always remember him with great affection.
Roland was a fun guy to be around even though I did not know him that well. Very bright and humorous man. May God rest his soul
I can easily second what Judge Sarah Ryan says about Roland. Not only did he know something about everything, he knew something about everyone. His nicknames for people are the stuff of legends, many of which can’t be repeated. Roland was a good lawyer and a good public servant, and he will be missed in the legal profession. Barbara and I send our condolences to Jeannie and all the members of Roland’s extended family. Justice Bill Vance (Retired).
Roland was a wonderful, thoughtful, and fun-loving attorney and I fondly remember the many conversations I used to have with him in the courthouse or at a baseball game. He truly was a lover of technology as well. I don’t remember Roland ever not having a smile.
Dear Searcy family,
The State Bar of Texas has lost a legacy, Brazos County Bar has lost a friend, as you have lost a loved one. May the Peace of Christ be with you in this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Roy D. Brantley
Oh dear Roland, you have left a huge hole in the fabric of our community. My condolences to Jeannie, the children and grandchildren and all who treasured his presence. Fare thee well brother. You are well loved and remembered.
I met Roland in 1977. Because he was the County Attorney and then the District Attorney and I was struggling to begin a practice as a criminal defense lawyer, we had many cases against each other and became friends. Roland would listen to your arguments and try to resolve cases in a just and fair way. These traits are not common. Roland served the people of Brazos County well.
Roland was always a gentleman. He might disagree with you about a case or some political issue, but he was never disagreeable on a personal level.
Roland was very knowledgeable about history and politics, particularly local history and politics. Roland knew just about everybody in Brazos County, a good deal about their family histories, and had a special affinity for local “characters” and their stories.
Roland was endlessly inquisitive about many things, but especially about people. He was kind, good-hearted, generous, gracious and a good friend to many. He will be missed.
Roland hired me to come from San Antonio in 1978 to be his assistant in the district attorneys office. IRoland could not have been more welcoming and helpful to me and my family and getting established in town. during the first year of practice, we must’ve had at least 15 jury trials, and I doubt that there was any juror that Roland did not know personally, or know someone who knew them personally. Obviously, this was extremely helpful to a newcomer to the area who knew no one. Roland insisted that I have a CB radio in my car so he could contact me at all hours – which he did on a regular basis. I loved all the stories that Roland told about his youth and especially with Tom McDonald. Roland was always a gentleman in the courtroom and never held anything personally against the opposing party or the defendant. He was fair and honest in all his undertakings as an attorney, and was a credit to the profession. Roland will be extremely missed, but his legacy will live on through all of those who knew him. my deepest sympathy to Jeanie and the extended family. Larry Catlin.
So sorry for your loss, Jeannie. May the Lord’s love and
light shine on your family.
Judi and Robert Richards. (Kerrville, TX)
I met Roland in March 1977 when I got my first job with Tom McDonald as Tom’s only assistant. Roland was county attorney with no assistants. I understand that Brazos county may have grown since then! I always enjoyed my conversations with Tom and Roland.
Rest in Peace, Roland.
Bill Torrey
I started working for Brazos County in 1978 and Roland was the County Attorney. He was one sweet and crazy man.
You will be dearly dearly missed my sweet
friend.
Rest in peace
Barbie Lewis
What a tremendous loss. Earl and I did not realize until today (10-13) that Roland had passed away. Roland was one of our favorite people. He was priceless. I regret not attending his memorial and expressing our condolences in person. Jeannie, Anne, Trey and family, you are in our prayers now and will be through the coming days. Roland was a special man with such rare humor and wit. We know you will miss him terribly. May God comfort you all through your tremendous loss.