MANESS

Edward Reynolds Maness, of Flower Mound, Texas passed away on October 3, 2017 in Lewisville, Texas. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a loyal friend with a boisterous laugh, a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, and an avid tennis player.

He was born on August 7, 1939 in Charlotte, NC. As an infant, he was adopted by Harvey and Marriott Maness, whom always considered Ed their “baby boy”. Ed grew up in Raleigh but moved to Clearwater, FL his senior year in high school. With his strong Southern drawl, he quickly earned the nickname “Chitlins” by his new Floridian friends and became a standout on the basketball team. Upon graduating Clearwater High School in 1957, Ed played basketball at St. Petersburg Junior College and then earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a degree in Business Administration.

Ed began his business career as the store assistant manager at WT Grant Company; it is there where he met the cosmetics salesgirl and his future wife, Marie Yost, in 1962. They married in 1965 and moved to Texas in 1976. Upon moving to Texas, Ed quickly got involved with the local tennis groups, first as a founding member of the FMTA (Flower Mound Tennis Association), then as a flight coordinator for TCD (Tennis Competitors of Dallas). In fact, his TCD mixed doubles team that he started 25 years ago still competes to this day.

As a consummate salesman, he found a variety of jobs over the years but landed his dream career in selling church bonds with AB Culbertson & Sons. He worked in the industry for 30 years, earning numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding sales performance and was named to the Board of Directors with his final employer, Great Nation Investment Corporation, where he retired in 2012.

Ed was a Mason of the Masonic Lodge in Lake Worth, Florida and a founding member of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Ed passed away peacefully at Lewisville Medical Center with his wife and daughter at his side.

Ed is survived by his wife, Marie Maness of Flower Mound, TX; his daughter, Tracy Huber and her husband Darren Huber, and his two grandchildren, Hayden and Addison, of Flower Mound, TX; his sister, Sally Maness Kennedy, of Conover, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Maness Butler, and his parents.

The celebration of Ed's life will be at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Colleyville, Texas on October 20, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php). Family members and friends are encouraged to post online condolences and sentiments by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com.

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Published by Star Local Media from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD MANESS

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22 Entries

Harvey Reynolds Butler

November 4, 2017

My earliest memories of Uncle Ed were from visits to Clearwater in the 1950s when I was just a young lad (my very first airplane ride was from Charlotte to Clearwater when I was five or six). On later trips to Clearwater, during the summer, Uncle Ed and I would sometimes run errands in the car together (and perhaps we were just out joyriding - such a different world!), and what I remember so vividly is Ed singing along to tunes on the radio, and encouraging me to sing along, too.
I well remember Uncle Ed's record player in his room: made of burgundy Bakelite that only played 45s (quite a collectible antique that would be nowadays, I imagine).
Other fond memories from Clearwater are of Ed and Marie playing cards with me (poker, if my memory serves me correctly). Fun times! Even though I hadn't seen Uncle Ed in ages, I'll miss him. He was a great guy.

Christy Overby

October 23, 2017

Marie,
I just heard that Ed passed away earlier this month. So sorry for your loss of a great husband and best friend. What great memories I have of Ed and you and the good times we had together. Ed was truly someone who lived life to the fullest and brought along his family and friends for the ride.
Thinking and praying for you and yours during difficult days ahead.
Christy & Maurice Overby

October 20, 2017

There are no appropriate words of consolation for you Marie and Tracy. All my memories are of good times and good friends.
Much love to you both and see you very soon.
Love,
Andy and Barbara Kidd

Leslie Talbot

October 19, 2017

I will always remember Ed as a Clearwater tennis friend and someone with a great sense of humor. Many an afternoon he had me laughing on and off the court. I am so sorry for your loss, Marie, but thankful he is free of Parkinsons and in heaven with our Lord. My prayers are with you and your family.

Marie Maness

October 19, 2017

What a fantastic life you shared with me, Ed! The past 55 years have flown by and now you continue looking over Tracy and me from a well deserved place - with God, his Angels, your friends, and family who greeted you. So many loving memories full of laughter, smiles, and general goofiness. My tears are a combination of happy that you are no longer in pain and sad that you are no longer with me. I love you more than I can express.
Thank you for being you - my Love!
Marie

Dick Mcfarland

October 18, 2017

Marie and Tracy,
The first thought that comes to my mind was the thoughtful and gentle man that he was. Although he was a really good tennis player, it wasn't his nature to always want to win at all costs. He was a humble man and that is one of the highest compliments I can say about him. He loved his family. His life was Marie and Tracy. We all long for the day there will be no more pain and sadness. Ed is fully healed. I pray that you feel the Lord close by during this difficult time.

Bill and Darlene Schiele

October 18, 2017

Marie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time. We have so many fond memories of our tennis days with Ed and your family that we will always treasure.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Bill and Darlene Schiele

Avis Jamieson

October 17, 2017

Marie and I have been best friends for 38 years. When I met Ed, I knew that I had another best friend. It was always a joy to be in his company. He had a great sense of humor and a memorable laugh to go with it. He was a man of integrity. He was a wonderful family man ~ a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather. My son and I agree that Ed was one of his role models. I'll miss my dear friend! With heartfelt sympathy to Marie, Tracy and family ~ I love you. Avis

Stu Butler

October 16, 2017

Uncle Ed was a fine man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Marie, Tracy and family. Though many miles separated us between Texas and the Carolinas, Uncle Ed had a profound impact on my life. For that I will always be grateful. His heart, love, optimism, laughter and rational thought left a legacy that will live on. While his family and friends will miss him, we will never forget him! The world is a better place because Ed Maness was here.

Don & Sharon Temple

October 15, 2017

Marie and Tracy. Many memories fade through time and it's been awhile since the good ole days with Ed at Clearwater. We played many a day of tennis and the picture I best remember of Ed in tennis was his overhead. He was tall and had the smoothest, most agile and athletic overhead I've ever seen. Now my most vivid memories were not tennis, but the chips and salsa in the Clearwater Club after tennis. We had so many fun evenings of just talking about whatever but they were great times for me. Ed even talked about you girls and yes, he loved you all very much. He was so proud of you two. I kind of remember the chicken ?????? parties too.

It was a blessing in my life to have played tennis with Ed, spent hours talking, and counted him as a friend.

Our very sincere sympathy to you and Tracy.

Jack Bonney

October 15, 2017

Marie and Tracy.
To know Ed was to be his friend. He enjoyed life -little things would make him laugh. Even though he was the number one sales rep and he had the name "Big Dog" at Great Nation he never got a big head and was always humble. He would never brag but always would want others to succeed too and would share his secrets. Ed was always laid back, unflappable, and totally unselfish. One example I remember is that when Shirley and I visited with you guys he had just gotten a new set of golf clubs. I think they were Cobra oversize offset senior clubs. He wanted us to go golfing so we did. He had borrowed some clubs from Darren for me to use but when he saw me not doing very well with them he insisted that I try his. I did and they worked so good that I actually beat him on a few holes. He loved that! He was glad I was doing as well with them as he had been doing. Always sharing, always helpful, always laughing. That is how I will remember big Ed.

Bernard Reid

October 14, 2017

Ed, you married a wonderful girl, but from the photos of your life together it is obvious Marie married a wonderful guy who made her laugh and smile and shared in raising a beautiful daughter and a terrific life together. Rest in peace.

Susan Harmening

October 12, 2017

Marie and Tracy,

My thoughts are with you during this time. I have fond memories of visits with your family, the last one being at my wedding many years ago. May your memories provide some comfort.

Much love to all.

October 11, 2017

Marie and Family, I have such fond memories spending holidays together. I always had such a fondness for Ed and all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Trina Tieber, Dallas, TX

October 11, 2017

Mrs. Maness and Tracy,
We are so sorry for your loss and continue to keep you in our prayers. It was our pleasure to care for Mr. Maness over the last several years. With deepest sympathy, Laura Morris, Felicia Bilbrew & the staff of Trinity Personal Care.

Donna Bolton

October 9, 2017

Marie, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. What a wonderful man! He was always so gentle and wise with a sweet smile. He was very helpful to the new agents and eager to help them get started. He will be greatly missed. Blessings to you and your family! Donna Shewmaker Bolton

October 6, 2017

The first time we met Ed he put us at ease. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always seemed non-plused no matter the situation. Hugs to you Marie & Tracy. Cousin Fran & Jerry Salgado

Kent & Miki Barrow

October 6, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Marie, Tracy and family. We have often thought of you and how in the early years with Grants, first in Pensacola and later in Palm Springs, we have so many fond memories of Ed and you.

Bob Weir

October 6, 2017

Ed was always a joyful guy with a gift that made you feel comfortable just being around him. My brother, Bill Weir, was a close buddy of Ed's and a regular tennis partner. When they got together it was fun to watch the camaraderie between them as they joked about their physical prowess on the tennis court, or some other sports related story. I feel confident that somewhere up there, a special place has been reserved for Ed and Bill to continue enjoying a friendship that was destined to be restored in Heaven.

Tracy Huber

October 6, 2017

Dad,

You were the epitome of a good husband and father; God is surely proud of the life you made here on Earth. As I reflect, I laugh to myself of all the bits of wisdom you gave me (or tried to give me, if I was willing!) over the years: "when I was a little boy....", "let's solve this algebraically", "if you fly with the crows, you die with the crows", and probably the best one, "he who knows that he knows is wise; follow him". Obviously, you were the wisest man I knew; I will continue to follow your guidance. I miss you, but I am relieved that you are no longer burdened. You will always be with me - love you so. Love, "Lee"

David Jenson

October 6, 2017

Ed was a mentor; a fellow tennis buff;a brother in the Lord; and a good friend who inspired me with the way he handled Parkinson's. Marie you are fantastic and thanks for being there for Ed. God Bless all of you in this difficult time.

Susan Winters

October 5, 2017

I remember Ed from years ago when he was living in Palm Springs Fl. My husband Dan Winters and I Susan were their neighbors and spent a lot of time with Ed and Marie. They were both special people and I'm really sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I'm going to try to contact Marie at the number listed. We really do need to catch up. Somehow over the years we lost touch.

Ed was such a warm gracious man even back then. I'm sure his friends in Texas will miss him greatly as will his church.

I'm Susan Winters Ferrell and now live in the Tampa area to be closer to my daughter and her family.

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