February 5, 1924 - October 29, 2022
Donald Leroy Marley, 98, gained his angel wings on October 29, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1924 to his parents Elsie and Virgil Marley in Niotaze, Kansas. He graduated from El Dorado high School, class of 1941. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy and throughout his time in the service he received 2 bronze stars with a Philippine Liberation Medal, as well as a Victory Medal. Donald later attended Butler County Community College after getting out of the Navy. Donald married the love of his life, Helen Marley, on September 28, 1946 at First Christian Church in El Dorado, Kansas and shared 71 loving years together before her passing in 2018. Donald was on office personnel manager of Houston Contracting Company, which later developed into SEDCO Inc., and dedicated countless years with them before "retiring" at the age of 62. He remained working in the natural gas pipeline industry and traveled domestically within the United States and across the country internationally for SEDCO. He truly loved his professional and business life and continued consulting within the pipeline industry until well into his 90's. Donald was the biggest Astros fan, and enjoyed supporting the team since 1968 in the Astrodome and Minute Maid Park, and even travelling to see them with Helen during their spring training. He was a lifetime member of the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE in Kansas, as well a member of the American Legion Post #0081 since 1946. Donald loved his country and especially his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were in his life. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Helen Marley; and son-in-law, Don Hamlin. He is lovingly survived by his daughters, Brona Hamlin, Suzanne McEachern of San Antonio, TX, and Lisa Lancaster and husband Joe of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Lancaster of Nashville, TN, Laura Marley Lancaster of New Haven, CT, and Danielle Murr Wilkes and husband Seth of San Antonio, TX; great-grandson, Ethan Wilkes; step-grandchildren, Wayne Hamlin, Michelle Bunselmeyer; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Hamlin, Malenna Hamlin, Brandon Hamlin, Dianna Hamlin, Samantha Bunselmeyer, Andrew and Donnie Bunselmeyer; as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family invites you to join them for a celebration of life service on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Carter-Conley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE (121 E Pine Avenue, El Dorado, Kansas 67042; 316-321-9393) be made in Donald's memory. Services will also be held at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home in Kansas on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. A visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with graveside services to take place at 1:00 P.M. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery (725 Boyer Road, El Dorado, Kansas 67042). Pallbearers to assist in Kansas will include Lewis Kelley, Clint Milbourn, Kelly Read, and Aaron Kelley Jr.
Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
1:00PM
Walnut Valley Memorial Park
725 Boyer Rd.
El Dorado, Kansas 67042
Donald Leroy Marley, 98, gained his angel wings on October 29, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1924 to his parents Elsie and Virgil Marley in Niotaze, Kansas. He graduated from El Dorado high School, class of 1941. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy and throughout his time in the service he received 2 bronze stars with a Philippine Liberation Medal, as well as a Victory Medal. Donald later attended Butler County Community College after getting out of the Navy. Donald married the love of his life, Helen Marley, on September 28, 1946 at First Christian Church in El Dorado, Kansas and shared 71 loving years together before her passing in 2018. Donald was on office personnel manager of Houston Contracting Company, which later developed into SEDCO Inc., and dedicated countless years with them before "retiring" at the age of 62. He remained working in the natural gas pipeline industry and traveled domestically within the United States and across the country internationally for SEDCO. He truly loved his professional and business life and continued consulting within the pipeline industry until well into his 90's. Donald was the biggest Astros fan, and enjoyed supporting the team since 1968 in the Astrodome and Minute Maid Park, and even travelling to see them with Helen during their spring training. He was a lifetime member of the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE in Kansas, as well a member of the American Legion Post #0081 since 1946. Donald loved his country and especially his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were in his life. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Helen Marley; and son-in-law, Don Hamlin. He is lovingly survived by his daughters, Brona Hamlin, Suzanne McEachern of San Antonio, TX, and Lisa Lancaster and husband Joe of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Lancaster of Nashville, TN, Laura Marley Lancaster of New Haven, CT, and Danielle Murr Wilkes and husband Seth of San Antonio, TX; great-grandson, Ethan Wilkes; step-grandchildren, Wayne Hamlin, Michelle Bunselmeyer; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Hamlin, Malenna Hamlin, Brandon Hamlin, Dianna Hamlin, Samantha Bunselmeyer, Andrew and Donnie Bunselmeyer; as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family invites you to join them for a celebration of life service on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Carter-Conley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE (121 E Pine Avenue, El Dorado, Kansas 67042; 316-321-9393) be made in Donald's memory. Services will also be held at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home in Kansas on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. A visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with graveside services to take place at 1:00 P.M. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery (725 Boyer Road, El Dorado, Kansas 67042). Pallbearers to assist in Kansas will include Lewis Kelley, Clint Milbourn, Kelly Read, and Aaron Kelley Jr.
Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
1:00PM
Walnut Valley Memorial Park
725 Boyer Rd.
El Dorado, Kansas 67042
February 5, 1924 - October 29, 2022
Donald Leroy Marley, 98, gained his angel wings on October 29, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1924 to his parents Elsie and Virgil Marley in Niotaze, Kansas. He graduated from El Dorado high School, class of 1941. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy and throughout his time in the service he received 2 bronze stars with a Philippine Liberation Medal, as well as a Victory Medal. Donald later attended Butler County Community College after getting out of the Navy. Donald married the love of his life, Helen Marley, on September 28, 1946 at First Christian Church in El Dorado, Kansas and shared 71 loving years together before her passing in 2018. Donald was on office personnel manager of Houston Contracting Company, which later developed into SEDCO Inc., and dedicated countless years with them before "retiring" at the age of 62. He remained working in the natural gas pipeline industry and traveled domestically within the United States and across the country internationally for SEDCO. He truly loved his professional and business life and continued consulting within the pipeline industry until well into his 90's. Donald was the biggest Astros fan, and enjoyed supporting the team since 1968 in the Astrodome and Minute Maid Park, and even travelling to see them with Helen during their spring training. He was a lifetime member of the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE in Kansas, as well a member of the American Legion Post #0081 since 1946. Donald loved his country and especially his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were in his life. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Helen Marley; and son-in-law, Don Hamlin. He is lovingly survived by his daughters, Brona Hamlin, Suzanne McEachern of San Antonio, TX, and Lisa Lancaster and husband Joe of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Lancaster of Nashville, TN, Laura Marley Lancaster of New Haven, CT, and Danielle Murr Wilkes and husband Seth of San Antonio, TX; great-grandson, Ethan Wilkes; step-grandchildren, Wayne Hamlin, Michelle Bunselmeyer; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Hamlin, Malenna Hamlin, Brandon Hamlin, Dianna Hamlin, Samantha Bunselmeyer, Andrew and Donnie Bunselmeyer; as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family invites you to join them for a celebration of life service on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Carter-Conley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE (121 E Pine Avenue, El Dorado, Kansas 67042; 316-321-9393) be made in Donald's memory. Services will also be held at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home in Kansas on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. A visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with graveside services to take place at 1:00 P.M. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery (725 Boyer Road, El Dorado, Kansas 67042). Pallbearers to assist in Kansas will include Lewis Kelley, Clint Milbourn, Kelly Read, and Aaron Kelley Jr.
Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
1:00PM
Walnut Valley Memorial Park
725 Boyer Rd.
El Dorado, Kansas 67042
Donald Leroy Marley, 98, gained his angel wings on October 29, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1924 to his parents Elsie and Virgil Marley in Niotaze, Kansas. He graduated from El Dorado high School, class of 1941. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy and throughout his time in the service he received 2 bronze stars with a Philippine Liberation Medal, as well as a Victory Medal. Donald later attended Butler County Community College after getting out of the Navy. Donald married the love of his life, Helen Marley, on September 28, 1946 at First Christian Church in El Dorado, Kansas and shared 71 loving years together before her passing in 2018. Donald was on office personnel manager of Houston Contracting Company, which later developed into SEDCO Inc., and dedicated countless years with them before "retiring" at the age of 62. He remained working in the natural gas pipeline industry and traveled domestically within the United States and across the country internationally for SEDCO. He truly loved his professional and business life and continued consulting within the pipeline industry until well into his 90's. Donald was the biggest Astros fan, and enjoyed supporting the team since 1968 in the Astrodome and Minute Maid Park, and even travelling to see them with Helen during their spring training. He was a lifetime member of the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE in Kansas, as well a member of the American Legion Post #0081 since 1946. Donald loved his country and especially his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were in his life. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Helen Marley; and son-in-law, Don Hamlin. He is lovingly survived by his daughters, Brona Hamlin, Suzanne McEachern of San Antonio, TX, and Lisa Lancaster and husband Joe of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Lancaster of Nashville, TN, Laura Marley Lancaster of New Haven, CT, and Danielle Murr Wilkes and husband Seth of San Antonio, TX; great-grandson, Ethan Wilkes; step-grandchildren, Wayne Hamlin, Michelle Bunselmeyer; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Hamlin, Malenna Hamlin, Brandon Hamlin, Dianna Hamlin, Samantha Bunselmeyer, Andrew and Donnie Bunselmeyer; as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family invites you to join them for a celebration of life service on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Carter-Conley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the El Dorado Elks Lodge #1407 BPOE (121 E Pine Avenue, El Dorado, Kansas 67042; 316-321-9393) be made in Donald's memory. Services will also be held at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home in Kansas on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. A visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with graveside services to take place at 1:00 P.M. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery (725 Boyer Road, El Dorado, Kansas 67042). Pallbearers to assist in Kansas will include Lewis Kelley, Clint Milbourn, Kelly Read, and Aaron Kelley Jr.
Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
1:00PM
Walnut Valley Memorial Park
725 Boyer Rd.
El Dorado, Kansas 67042
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