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Jorge Antonio Solis, Sr. took the Lord’s hand on Friday, October 8, 2021. He is survived by his son Jorge Solis, Jr (Jackie) and granddaughter Georgiana, son Daniel Solis, daughter Diane Solis, and the mother of his children, Rebecca; sisters Nora Solis Reyes (Frank), Gilda Solis Pierce (Mark) and brothers Jesus Solis Jr. (Renita), Alberto Solis (Tina), and Alfredo Solis (Marina); Sixteen nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, and ten great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maria Solis, and his sister, Maria Teresa Solis.
Jorge was born on May 1, 1951 in San Ygnacio, Texas. He and his family moved to Abilene, Texas on December 26, 1955. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1969, and from there went on to McMurry College and received his BA in History and Political Science in 1973. He dreamed of attending the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, and was so excited when he was accepted in 1973. He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from UT Law in 1976.
After law school, he became an assistant criminal district attorney for the Taylor County District Attorney’s Office in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas from 1976 to 1981. He then went into private practice from 1981 to 1982. In 1982, he was elected as the first Hispanic District Attorney for Taylor County, and served in that position from 1983 to 1987. He was a special prosecutor for the Narcotics Task Force in 1988. He then ran for Taylor County District Judge of the 350th District Court of Texas and won, serving in this position from 1989 to 1991.
In June 1991, Jorge was nominated by President George H. W. Bush, and later confirmed by the US Senate for a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He served as a Federal Judge for twenty-five years, until he retired as Chief Judge on May 1, 2016. In 2018, he joined the law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where he was employed at the time of his death.
Jorge was a devout Catholic and devoted family man who spread love, wisdom and prayers around wherever he went. He was a man of courage, conviction, and compassion. He lent a helping hand to those who needed it the most, and mentored many young, ambitious attorneys. Our grieving hearts take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dallas-tx/jorge-solis-10394994
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Mike Patton
Sad news.
Jan Nunnally (Lineweaver)
George and I were in US history together at AHS. I enjoyed our conversations in class. Years later, when he was in charge of selecting and excusing people for a jury pool, he listened to my plea to be excused for some reason...probably to head up north. He was very gracious. I am sad to hear this news.Billy Stevenson
My sincere condolences to the Solis family. God Bless
Shirley Short
My prayers are with the Solis family.
Mary (Margaret) Vinyard (Smith)
I cannot think of Jorge without thinking of his gracious personality. Intelligent, hard-working, and kind to everyone, it is not surprising that he achieved so much in life. His faith showed through life in multiple ways especially in his judgement and honor.. May God bless his family with comfort in every way during this time.Ysau Flores
I've known Jorge since Fannin Elem, Abilene HS and McMurry. We often studied together for hours at AHS and McMurry since we weren't athletes, lol. While teahcing at McMurry I invited Jorge, then assistant criminal district attorney to speak at my classes, several times, all future teachers and coaches. Vaya con Dios Juez! Ysau
Richard Kinney
Jorge and I started 1st grade together at Fannin. Jorge is pronounced Hor-Hey in spanish. He received lots of teasing about his name that by 4th grade he was going by George. He used George through AHS. Many knew him as the manager at A&W. I was asst mgr at Sirloin Stockade. Some nights we swapped steaks for hamburgers. George was the 2nd of 7 kids and I was the oldest of 5. In high school we only lived 4 blocks apart off Anson Ave. He was on Hohertz and I was on Hickory. We were in Data Processing class together for 2 years. He had a 63 Ford Galaxy and I had a 59 Ford. A few times we challenged the offer at Key City Drivein to see how many friends and kids we could cram in a car to get in for 49 cents a carload. His trunk was bigger than mine. We boxed together at his house and the boys club. His nickname at the boys club was No Neck Solis. He was good betther than me. We both went to Dallas in 91 after his Investure to the Federal bench. I was doing computers for WTU. I got a computer degree after the war. I lied when the FBI called about his background check and said we had a normal childhood. We played doubles at his country club. We still met for dinner occasionaly when he came to town. Sorry for ramblin. I will sorely miss you my dear friend Hor-Hey. Rick
Herb Sutherland
I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great man which led to his success in life. Condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Sally Rosales (Dominguez)
Condolences to the Jorge Solis family. Jorge and I were classmates, I always admired him. He was a gentlemen, studious and respectful. He will be missed by many. God bless
Richard Mallett
I’m very sadden by the passing of Jorge and wish to express my sincere condolences to his family and his many friends.
I had the great privilege of knowing Jorge at Abilene High, at McMurry, and while we were both attending the University of Texas. He was an extremely hard-working, dedicated student who rose to the pinnacle of the legal profession.
In the early 90’s, Jorge moved from Abilene to begin working as a Federal Judge in downtown Dallas fairly close to where I also worked. He called me wanting to get together and we did so many times over the years going to lunch or even a Texas Ranger’s game. The one distinct thing I always remember about Jorge is that he was extremely proud of his family and his Abilene roots. He always asked and wanted to hear updates on how our former Abilene High classmates were doing. He was a great friend.