Background

Colley, Paul Sims was born on September 24, 1924 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of Paul Sims and Kathleen (Turbyfill) Colley.

Education

Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1951.

Career

Partner, Waldrop, Shaw & Colley, Henderson, Texas, 1951-1962; county judge, Rusk County Court, Henderson, 1963-1966; partner, Colley & Lloyd, Henderson, 1967-1976; district judge, 4th Judicial District, Rusk County, Henderson, 1976-1982; justice, 12th Court of Appeals of Texas, Tyler, 1983-1992; retired, 1992.

Achievements

• Paul Sims Colley has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member Rusk County Bar Association (president 1968-1969).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, gardening, cattle raising.

Connections

Married Jean Dossey, August 18, 1951. Children: Paul Sims, Susan, Janice, Nancy, Wesley.

Father:

Paul Sims Colley

Mother:

Kathleen (Turbyfill) Colley

Spouse:

Jean Dossey

child:

Nancy Colley

child:

Paul Sims Colley

child:

Susan Colley

child:

Wesley Colley

child:

Janice Colley