Marion Earl Causey, Jr.

December 7, 1933 - May 9, 2024

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Tuesday 5/21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Marion Earl Causey, Jr. passed away on May 9, 2024, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 90.

He was born on December 7, 1933, in Centreville, Mississippi to Marion Causey, Sr. and Ora Lee Causey. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Patsy Ann Causey, his two sons, Mark (Deanne) Causey of Rowlett, TX and Gary (Ginger) Causey of Midland, TX, his four grandchildren: Dr. Jordan (Michael) Seaback of Winston-Salem, NC, Jared Causey of Royse City, TX, Alex (Hannah) Causey of Austin, TX, and Travis Causey of Midland, TX, and his brother Wilton (Rebekah) Causey of Huntsville, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Marion Causey, Sr. and Ora Lee Causey.

A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Geology and the University of Tennessee with an MS in Geology, he then enlisted in the Navy and was based at Naval Station Great Lakes where he was Honorman of his platoon.

Marion began his successful career as a Petroleum Geologist for Phillips Oil Company in Midland in 1958. He went on to work for Mobil, Pubco, and Mesa, ultimately becoming an Independent Consultant from 1985-1989. He realized his dream in 1989 and founded his own company, MEC Petroleum Corporation, where he served as President until his passing. He was a member of American Association Petroleum Geologists (55 years of membership), West Texas Geological Society, and Permian Basin Petroleum Pioneers.

Since 1970, he was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Midland. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the “Liar’s Club” with fellow ushers, actively participating in the David Sunday School department and teaching 9th grade boys Sunday School.

In his free time, Marion enjoyed his mountain home in Ruidoso, attending Lee Rebel Football games with his best friend J.P., exercising, and tinkering around the house.

The family would like to thank the staff of Legacy Ranch for their loving care of Marion while he was a resident.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Midland and Hospice of Midland.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5:00pm-6:30pm, with a celebration to start at 6:30pm.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Tuesday 5/21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Marion Earl Causey, Jr. passed away on May 9, 2024, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 90. He was born on December 7, 1933, in Centreville, Mississippi to Marion Causey, Sr. and Ora Lee Causey. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Patsy Ann Causey, his two sons, Mark (Deanne)Continue Reading

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I see that it is about a year since your passing, but still time for me to make this remembrance. I was your geologist in Midland in the early 80s, for Mesa Petroleum in the Vaughn Building, working the Abo Tight Gas Sand on the Pecos Slope in New Mexico. I remember so well your supreme desire, ambition and organization necessary to keep such an extremely busy office operation always heading in the right direction. You maintained such an immaculate office environment for us. Absolutely necessary when drilling 200 wells per year with a 90% success ratio, running 5 rigs and drilling a new well every three and a half days. You made such an indelible mark on me, my life and my career. We would have your emergency “start the well” meetings, as you called them, where you would gather the staff at 4 in the afternoon to find a new location for a rig that was moving. What a fantastic time in my career. And then to slow things down a bit, you would have ice cream socials at your house. I could go on. Thanks for your positive impact on my life, as well as the business community. That’s a great picture of you. - Steve

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