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Gary:

This is Terry Vance....yes, I am married to Sharon Stewart, a niece of the late Marshall Stewart...we actually married on Dec 22nd of last year but we have been together since April of 2006...we live here in Spring, TX.

I have known her since the 6th grade and on thru our days at Hamilton Jr high and Reagan high school...I had not seen her since 1968 after graduation, until I became in contact with her by emails in Dec of 2005 ....

I did not know she was related to Marshall, until I mentioned I used to go to the Dome Shadows back in late 69 and thru the early 70's...she surprised me when she told me that Marshall was her uncle.

She told me, Marshall informed her, "she could dance with some of the members of the band but she could not leave with them"...this was his special niece and he did not trust musicians..

however, I played drums for many yrs in the field of rock, blues and Christian music, but I never played there....the last time I saw Willie was when I had went there on a date and I saw him playing drums for Bobby Bradshaw...he had just ret'd home from the Army and Marshall had given him a job...

I have known Willie since my days at Hamilton Jr High & Reagan High school.....and the last time I saw Willie was when I was at the Dome Shadows....but we keep in contact and I know some of the local drummers in the Houston area who he has known for many yrs...I am very privileged to know Willie...I know he is the best drummer around.

To be honest, I did not know Marshall, and have never seen a picture of him.

I have never met his son Mike, but I know he and his sister Marsha own Johny B Dalton's nite club in Conroe. Marshall's daughter, Marsha Lynn lives in his former home in Conroe.

Sharon said she would be glad to answer your questions.

Terry Vance

My friends and I used to go to the DS from 65-70 and I became a good friend of Marsha Stewart and her family. We remain friends to this day. Michael and Marsha own Johnny B. Daltons, a country/western nightclub in Conroe and Michael is involved in the Montgomery County Fair Assoc. and has bought the grand champion steer for the past twelve years. He is a member of the Lions Club and the Cut-and-Shoot Harley Owners Association wherein he is involved in many charitable organizations.
Marsha has one daughter and one granddaughter...Michael has four children and three granddaughters. I knew Mr. Marshall Stewart to be a fine gentleman with great stories and a love for his family and friends. He and Betty were married for 56 years.

Cindy Wilson

Gary, Hi! I am Tammy Williams Lyons, Marshall and Betty Stewart's eldest Grandaughter, only child of Marsha Stewart. I wanted to take a moment to Thank you for putting this site together. All of my life I have heard of this fantastic club with groundbreaking ideas, fantastic entertainment, exciting changes in liquor laws that my Grandfather worked so hard to make possible.

The Dome Shodows in it's Glory days was something very special to so many people, I know this because I have heard it all my life from aquintances, people that place truly impacted. I am proud that my Grandfater was not only a tremendous business man, a true visionary, but a wonderful integral part of my life.

When Papa died my Grandparent's had been married 56 1/2 yrs. for 28 of those yrs. We have owned numerous night clubs in Conroe, Montgomery, North Houston and I know how proud he would be to know that this website honoring this club..his first true "biggie" would make him. It was at the Dome Shadows that the Bill "Liquor by the drink" was passed in the State of Texas...my family never even told me that...found out when I went to college from another owner up there. Family came first with all of us and we miss them both. Time moves on and people always say they'll get around to doing something and before you know it... you may run out of the time to do it.

Kenny King and the family are still in close contact I will pass this info along. Kenny just retired last Christmas from Johnny B. Dalton's which we have operated here in Conroe 28 yrs~ He is a loved and valued part of our clan. Growing up in a family that owns nightclubs in a Baptist town sometimes had a downside but anytime I ever felt it I nver had to look any further than my Mom and my precious Mimi and Papa.

Everything I ever learned about being a lady, a good mother and wife, a business woman, giving back to the community we live in, or hard work came from the three most influential people in my life... Marshall, Betty, and Marsha Stewart.
Tammy Williams Lyons

After reading over my comments. I found that I had been a bit remiss in my praise and accoldades. It is true that for many years my Grandfather (Papa) built something to be proud of. It should not go left unsaid that my
Uncle Mike should be commended for running a business our family remains proud of and his tireless work in fundraising in our community. Papa tought us all to give back and my Uncle has taken that lesson to heart. He enjoys his committee work, Harleys and it's high time...working for family is no picnic. I am so profoundly proud of his leadership. I speak for our entire family when I say Thank you, for honoring the Dome Shadows with this Website. Many happy returns and may they bring you all happy memories. ~Tammy Williams Lyons

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