John Edward Marty, Jr., 46, of Midland, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 6:00-8:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.John was born on January 17, 1967 to John Marty Sr. and Margaret Teigen in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated high school from St. Paul, MN in 1987. He married Melinda Maldonado on March 23, 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii. John was a very determined individual, who always strived to do his best. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. John had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. John enlisted in the United States Army where he served 21 yrs and retired in 2007 serving his last years in Ft. Hood, TX. He earned significant awards while serving his country. Some of his main accomplishments were Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After retirement, he proceeded to Midland, TX where he accepted a position with Weatherford and met many goals for the company.Survivors include wife, Melinda Marty of Midland; two sons, Joseph and John Marty of Midland; two daughters, Renee Marty of Minnesota, and Rebecca Marty of Midland; two grandsons, Joseph Jr. and Joshua Marty; mother, Margaret Teigen of Minnesota and sister, Vicky Jo Cook of California.He is preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas James Marty.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
