The Passing of Wildcat Great Dwayne "Curley" Lenox - Obituary Included

Posted by Dan Jensen

Dwayne “Curley” Lenox, one of three all-state basketball brothers, has died. 

 

He was first team all-state in 1963 when he led Clear Creek to its only state championship.  He averaged 20.7 points for the season and that included 32 in perhaps a career performance in a crucial win at Alvin that forced a playoff for the district championship.  Trailing at halftime, Curley led the comeback with 21 second half points on 9 of 12 shooting from the field.  He totaled 32 points.

 

Then he scored 27 against Alvin at Texas City in a 66-40 rout that propelled the Wildcats into the playoffs.  He averaged 24 points in the four game sweep to the state title.

 

He had made two trips previously to the state tournament.  Clear Creek finished second in his sophomore year and third as a junior.

 

Curley had been ill for some time and unable to attend his induction ceremony last fall for the school’s Hall of Honor.  Older brother Bennie is also deceased.  Only Scooter survives from the great Lenox family.

 

Obituary of Curley is below:

 

Dwayne Leon Lenox, 72, a resident of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2018. Dwayne is survived by his wife, Wanda Lenox; son, Phillip Lenox; daughter, Sherrie Maupin; brother, Joe Lenox; special friend and confidant, Connie Fuller; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his father, John F. Lenox; mother, Laura M. Lenox; sister, Winifred Morgan; sister, Faye Lee; brother, James F. Lenox; and brother, Bennie H. Lenox. Dwayne was born the fifth child to John and Laura Lenox on March 2, 1945. Dwayne was raised in League City, Texas, and graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1963. It was here that he met and married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Lunday, and remained by her side for the next 54 years. He was an accomplished athlete, earning All-State on his high school state championship basketball team. Upon graduation from high school, he continued his athletic career on a basketball scholarship at Texas A&M University. He completed his academic and athletic career at Southwest Texas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education, and shortly thereafter, his Master of Education in Administration. He was a coach, teacher, and administrator for the next 40 years. Dwayne retired as principal of Georgetown High School in 2008. He loved to complete as many honey-do lists around his home as time permitted. His projects included flooring, painting, and landscaping. He had a special affection for woodworking and furniture restoration. Many of the items in his home were either made from scratch or restored by hand. On most days during retirement, you could find Dwayne holding court with his many friends solving the world’s problems over a cup of coffee. His favorite movie genre was the classic western. He enjoyed the simple moral lessons they taught and the childhood experiences with family and friends they recalled. He loved music, with a special affinity for bluegrass and classic 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll. He was a member and deacon of various church organizations; however, his primary affiliation was Assembly of God. The positive impact he had on anyone who met him was rooted in the example he set each day on how to live a life of honor, respect, and quiet dignity. He was always willing to give his time and resources to those who could benefit from his knowledge and experience. Dwayne will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. A private service was held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.LBDA.org.

Comments

[Dan Jensen]

I failed to include the score of the game at Alvin that forced the playoff game. It was 55-48.

An added note. Nolan Ryan became a good basketball player but was a sophomore that year and was not on the varsity.

[Ed Davis]

It was my privilege to know the Lenox family. I played with Bennie for 2 seasons and remained friends with him until his passing a couple of years ago. Brother Scooter was a little younger but when I opened up Northbook High School in the Spring Branch ISD, I hired Scooter as our varsity basketball coach. I did not know Curley quite as well but was happy to spend a good amount of time talking with him at Bennie's funeral and the meal that followed. So, Curley will be missed by many and by me personally. The Lenox name is certainly legendary at Clear Creek and I am glad to have called them friends over these long years.

[Debbie Goodwin Cooper]

Went to school with Scooter and Ronnie. MawBill kept my sister and I when we were little and when Bennie and Connie got married Dad let them have our new car to go on their honeymoon..So we have been intertwined with them for years and years..going to miss Curley just knowing he is still here..love Wanda..just hate we are getting old and we have to go to the big place in the sky..