Christine Colson Obituary Conroe – Cause of Death: Gerald D. Irons, Sr. Junior High School teacher, Christine Colson passes away.

An online obituary on Monday, October 30, 2023, announced the sudden death of Christine M. Colson, from an undisclosed cause.

Christine was a 3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher in Conroe Independent School District.

Gerald D. Irons, Sr. Junior High School in Conroe ISD is the first and only secondary school in the U.S. to be named after an NFL player.

Irons, who played professional football for the Oakland Raiders and the Cleveland Browns from 1970-80, moved to The Woodlands about 30 years ago. In the decades since he has had a 32-year career with The Woodlands Development Company, served on CISD’s board of trustees for 22 years and written a book, “When Preparation Meets Opportunity,” with his wife, Myrna.

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