Monte Michael Marrs

ARLINGTON -- Monte Michael Marrs Sr., 67, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 in Arlington. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Memorials: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60642 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Monte was born June 19, 1944 in Mexia, Texas to Jack Woodrow Marrs and Lucille Wallace Marrs. He graduated from Mexia High School in 1962 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served our country proudly from 1962 to 1966. After he was discharged, he earned a BA in Business Administration in 1970 from Stephen F. Austin University. It was there that he met the love of his life, Karen. Monte worked as a professional sales representative in the electronics industry, retiring in 2007. He loved spending time with his four precious grandsons. His most treasured moments were spent watching the sunsets and blue herons at Marrs Landing, especially in the company of his family. Survivors: Loving wife of 43 years, Karen; daughter Krista Duderstadt and husband, Marc of Fredericksburg, Tx; daughter Kelly Shuffield of Arlington, Tx; son Michael Marrs and wife, Shannon of Frisco, Tx; grandsons Jake and Luke Duderstadt, Dylan Shuffield, and Asher Marrs; brother-in-law Glen Marrs, Jr. and wife, Alleyra; one niece, three nephews, and many extended family members and close friends. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233