EDWARD MURREL MENGES

Services for Mr. Edward Murrel Menges, 79, of Kilgore, formerly of San Angelo and Snyder, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the Trinity Assembly of God Church with the Reverend Roger Hoffpowier and Mr. Danny Menges officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. Mr. Menges went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at 4:05 a.m. from a battle with heart problems. He was born in Coleman County, TX on April 24, 1927 and spent most of his years as a business owner in the Snyder, TX oil fields. Upon his retirement he moved to San Angelo, TX and most recently into the Longview area.

Mr. Mengeswas born April 24, 1927 in Gouldbusk, to the late Earl and Winnie Menges. His dad died when Murrel was only 11. The eldest of three children he worked after school to help his mom financially. He later left high school to work full time. He and his brother, put their

sister through college. Working all the time, his love for his family kept him going. He married the lady of his dreams and together they raised 4 children. He was a man of integrity and had a heart full of love. He loved all of his family with a passion. From aunts and uncles to nephews and nieces. His love had no boundaries. Everyone that knew him knes a true friend. A man of integrity. A man of God. A true friend. To our hero. We Love you!

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Menges; mother, Winnie

Menges; sister, "Ailleen" Alcorn, and one loved son Karl Menges. He left behind his his best friend and loving wife of 56 years, Betty Menges of Longview, and a family that includes a daughter, Kathie Boulware of San Angelo; son, Danny and wife, Tonja of Longview; son John Eric and wife, Tammy Menges of Liberty City, and a daughter-inlaw, Laura Menges of San Angelo. Mr. Menges is also survived by ten grandchildren, nine great -grandchildren, and one brother, Winston Menges of Odessa.

The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home, Friday evening between seven and nine p.m.

Please leave online condolences at www.raderfuneralhome.com