Edward D. Marney
“Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28. Eddie worked hard his entire life and carried many burdens, but through his relationship with Jesus he is finally at peace and able to rest. Eddie joined the love of his life on Feb. 14, 2025 just in time for Valentine’s Day. He and Donna Sue Cooper started dating when she was 14, and he was 18. They married on Oct. 25, 1965 and celebrated 54 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on Nov.7, 2019.
Family was the most important thing for Eddie. He loved supporting his grandchildren in all endeavors, even when he was fighting through pain. Whether it was academic or athletic, he was always there chasing them to State. Eddie was the hardest working person in any room. During any season you could find him working outside on a lease. His work ethic and dedication are traits he passed down to his children and grandchildren and he was always so proud of them.
Edward D. Marney was born July 20, 1944 in Olney to George Marney and Jewel Hughes.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Georgia Steinberger and wife, Donna Marney.
Eddie is survived by daughters, Kim McLemore and husband, Mitch of Haskell, Texas and Kristi Malone and husband ,Jr. of Archer City; one son, Jeff Marney and wife, Dana of Lake Arrowhead. He also leaves behind his “little buddy”, Boston Terrier, Pepper. He is also survived by one sister, Patsy Nacol and husband, William of Youngsville, LA.. Eddie was the proud “Papa” of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Marni Wendeborn, husband, Jacob and two sons, Bodie and Asa of Lubbock, Chyann Olivas, husband, Leo and daughter, Lainee of Lubbock, Payton Malone of New Orleans, Ty Mc-Lemore, wife, Victoria and son, Crue of Haskell, and Makenzi Marney of Arlington.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at the First Baptist Church, Archer City, with Roger Deerinwater officiating. Interment will follow at Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Elaine Abshier Scholarship Fund or Marlon Meador Scholarship Fund.
