Mabrey Weldon McDaniel, age 70, of Buda, affectionately known to family and friends as ‘Big Mac’, died at home on Thursday morning, November 24, 2011, following a long illness.
Weldon was born October 25, 1941, in Taylor, Texas (Williamson County) to the late Mabrey W. McDaniel Sr. and Eva Baker. He attended McCallum High School and subsequently worked at the State Capitol as a page. He then served in the U.S. National Guard at Camp Mabry in Austin, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (State Hq and Hq Det, TexARNG). On May 28, 1966, he was united in marriage to Linda M. Henson in Austin.
Weldon was a journeyman electrician who worked on commercial properties in the Austin area. As a journeyman, he had the distinct honor of mentoring other electricians at the apprentice level to help hone their skills and guide them on their career paths. He was a loyal, dedicated employee who loved his job, and was a proud member of IBEW Local 520 for 45 years. Weldon retired in 2010.
Weldon was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed traveling and the occasional night out at the casino with his best friend and wife, Linda. Many summers were spent camping at Lady Bird Park in a pop-up trailer with his wife and three children, as he loved his family and the outdoors. Rarely did Weldon miss an event involving any of his children. More recently, he was able to spend quality time with his two toddler grandsons. As a friend, Weldon was one of the best. He was always willing to lend a helping hand with no hesitation or expectation of anything in return. Weldon was a strong, supportive, loving, reliable and dependable man.
Weldon is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Jason and Ryan McDaniel, Austin; his daughter Allison McDaniel and her husband Ken Marciano, Phoenix, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Rocco and Bronx Marciano, Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, Dennis and his wife, Carolyn McDaniel, Hutto and Barry Williams, Bryan-College Station. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Weldon McDaniel were held Monday, November 28, 2011, at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. David Sweet, pastor at Hays Hills Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at Cooke-Walden/Forest Oaks Cemetery in Austin.
