Edward Neal Mansfield

Edward “Big Ed” Mansfield, 83 was born on December 6,1931 in Austin, Texas. He was raised in Buda, Texas on his grandparent’s farm. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. “Big Ed” passed away on October 29 with his family by his side.

Ed spent his working years as a newspaper man at the Austin American Statesman. He was a gentle but firm leader – he was a friend to all, a man among men. “Big Ed” as the guys called him never met a stranger. His humor was a part of almost every conversation and was with him to his last moments. Ed’s secret dream in life was to win the Publisher’s Clearinghouse – so he could live on ‘Easy Street.’ Ed’s retirement years were spent in Marble Falls with his wife Dottie, their “puppies,” and a wide circle of friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alonzo and Nona Mansfield; his parents, Lonnie Roy Mansfield and Myrtle Lawhon Mansfield; his first wife Ruby Herwald Mansfield; his sister Dorothy Finger Mansfield; and stepson Daniel Guerin.

Ed leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 36 years, Dottie; his son Bruce and wife Jeanne; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws Adeline Koepple; Sylvia Martinez, Lonnie Mansfield and Charles Mansfield and wives; several nieces and nephews; his three puppies; and a wide circle of wonderful friends. Slán Abhaile Big Ed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the animal shelter in Ed’s honor.

A visitation will be held Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Cook-Walden Capital Parks funeral home at 1:30pm. A funeral service will be held at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660 on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 2:30 pm. Interment will follow in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com.