Obituaries

Dr. Nedom Conway Muns, III, 84, of Huntsville, Texas passed from his earthly body into an eternal life in heaven on August 6, 2023. Nedom was born to Nedom Conway Jr. and Lillian Aleen Muns on May 11, 1939, in Corsicana, Texas.

Nedom’s life abruptly changed when at the age of 9, he learned of the sudden death of his father. He went on to become a distinguished professor, motivational speaker, husband, and father. This moment was the beginning of his fulfilling his destiny.

Nedom graduated from Corsicana High School, where he played baseball, that started in the sandlots around Navarro County. He went on to receive a full scholarship to play baseball at Navarro Junior College. Baseball allowed him to continue his education, again receiving a full athletic scholarship to Abilene Christian University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. While teaching in Pasadena, Texas he earned his master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. He earned his doctorate from the University of North Texas. From a long teaching career that began in 1962 and spanned 57 years, Dr. Muns served on the faculty in numerous positions at Pasadena High School, University of North Texas, Northwestern State University and Sam Houston State University. He was also a motivational speaker, providing uplifting messages for several major corporations. Dr. Muns received an appointment from President Ronald Reagan to serve as National Education Coordinator on the National Board of Cosmetology to help enact several rules that cosmetologists and cosmetology schools still abide by today. Governor George W. Bush appointed him to serve on the Texas State Board of Cosmetology in a similar role.

He traveled extensively both nationally and internationally with these commissions, making many lifetime friendships and creating numerous memories with his family. He also enjoyed helping many people in his career with A.L Williams, a financial services company, which is now Primerica. During his time with them, he was named the National Salesman of the Year which was unheard of for a part-time salesman. He loved being a son of Corsicana and was thrilled when Navarro College recognized him as one of their distinguished alumni in 1989. While pursuing these educational and career accomplishments, he also found love with Sandra Lee Small, whom he married in 1962. They had three precious daughters.

Nedom will be remembered for his love of teaching and dedication to his students, many of whom became lifelong friends. He will always be remembered by his students for his “Munsology 101”. These were Nedom’s special nuggets of wisdom for his students to help them get through life. They include: 1) Those who watch the clock will always be one of the hands, 2) The only true rule in life is there is always an exception to the rule, 3) A rut is a grave with the ends kicked out, 4) If you’re the second dog in a sled race, the view never changes, 5) As you travel down the highway of life and focus on your goal, keep your eyes on the do-nut and not on the hole, 6) Set yourself on fire, and others will come to watch you burn, 7) Live to work-not work to live, 8) Plan your work, work your plan, and your plan will work, 9) It is your attitude not your aptitude that determines your altitude and finally, 10) Always be careful, otherwise you could get Pungidias of the gizzard. He believed a great teacher is always a little bit crazy.

His legacy includes his crazy ties, his love of old cars and his many baseball achievements including several back-to-back no hitters, as well as playing in the Junior College World Series. He loved enjoying a good meal with his friends and family. His memory will live on in the lives of everyone he touched.

Nedom was preceded in death by his father, mother and numerous aunts and uncles who were close to him. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Bob and Helen Small, who loved him as their own son. Nedom is survived by his daughters Amanda Kay Muns (Kevin) Brown, Mary Allene Muns (Rob) Hill, and Kelly LeeAn Muns. Also surviving him is his only sister Jeanice “Bunny” Muns (Keith) Golden and his nephew Todd Miller, as well as great niece Jessica LaFlamme, and great nephew, John Miller and a great-great nephew, Bruce LaFlamme, and other special family members. He leaves a legacy of love and family to his only grandson James Michael Muns Hill, whom he adored, and that adoration was multiplied and returned.

Nedom loved his family, his friends, his students, the Corsicana High School Class of 1957 (Go Tigers!), baseball, wrestling, golf, old westerns, Billy the Kid and most of all, the Lord.  

Serving as honorary pallbearers are best friends, Jimmy Noble and Dr. Ronnie Deskin. Additional honorary pallbearers are precious family members Kevin Brown, Rob Hill, Michael Hill and Todd Miller. 

Rest in peace Daddy. You lived a good life and were loved deeply. We will see you again on the other side.

Visitation will be held at Huntsville Church of Christ on Monday August 14, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the funeral starting at 11:00 am. He will then travel into “God’s Country” and stop at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana where a funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm. There will be a graveside service at 4:30 pm at Corsicana Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a reception following his final destination on Earth. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com.