In Loving Memory of Mr. Theodore Maxwell Lawe
Theodore (Ted) Maxwell Lawe was born September 21, 1942, in Tampa, Florida to Theodore M. Lawe and Ehren Corinne Lawe Brown.
He was committed to helping others and volunteered extensively in his community. Ted worked for over 40 years in the public and private sectors in the public sector, he served as the Executive Assistant to Mayor Roman Gibb, Detroit, Michigan (1970-1974); and he was the first Black Assistant to City Manager
George Schrader,
Dallas, Texas (1974-1979). In the private sector he was an entrepreneur and worked as management consultant to Metroplex Research and Development Consultants; Housing developer and Executive Director of SouthFair CDC; DFW Airport Concessions (Accommodations, Inc.); and Parking Management (Ace Parking).
Until his death, he served as the Historian/Archivist/Curator at the A.C. McMillan African American Museum in Emory, Texas.
He authored books and co-authored articles in the East Texas Historical Journal on the subjects of “Rosenwald Schools” and Racial Politics in Dallas in the 20th Century.” Ted was a past President, past Board Member, and a fellow of East Texas Historical Association. He served as President of the Committee of 100, President of the Cotillion Idlewild Club, Vice President of the African American Museum, and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Theodore M. Lawe held a V.S. Degree in Political Science from Bethune Cookman University, a M.A. Degree in African American History from the University
Theodore M. Lawe IS survived by his wife and partner, Gwendolyn McMillan Lawe;
Daughter, Sylvia Lawe Williams; and sons, Theodore M. Lawe, III (Clarece);
Grandsons: Anthony Lawe, Alvin Lawe, Avery Lawe, Preston Lawe, and Blair Williams;
Granddaughter: Eudora Lawe; sister, Joy Lawe Armstrong; and Brother Willie Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore M. Lawe, Sr. and Ehren Brown;
Step-Father, Willie A. Brown; and Brother Robert Lawe.
