Edward Lawyane Mooney

Edward L. “Wayne” Mooney was born February 23, 1934, in Stuart, Oklahoma, to Edward Levi Mooney and Rchel Adene Ellison Mooney. He died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years. Wayne completed his secondary education in Paoli, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Paoli High School Class of 1953. While in high school, he was active with the National Guard. After graduation, Wayne began a decorated military career serving honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Korea twice as well as Berlin, Germany. Wayne was married December 6, 1958, in Columbia, Kentucky, to Margaret Watson. He spent most of his working life as a truck trailer mechanic, retiring in 1996. He was an accomplished welder and was talented at fixing most anything. Wayne enjoyed a variety of pastimes, especially being outdoors going hunting and fishing. He enjoyed mowing his yard and keeping it looking manicured. He liked horses, traveling, and riding ATV’s with his sons. Wayne was a skilled craftsman working with wood and leather. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: His wife of over 66 years; Margaret Sons; Bill Mooney and wife Tammy Greg Mooney Joey Mooney Mike Stuart Grandchildren; Tyler Mooney and wife Kyla Rachel Mooney and husband Derrick Kirkendoll Hank Owens and wife Carrie Levi Mooney and wife Jessica Emylee Dean and husband Caleb Nick Mooney Great grandchildren; Lucas Mooney, Aiden Jones, Shaylin Mooney, McKenna Jones, Tiernie Dickman, Benson Mooney, Braven Dean, Bentley Kirkendoll, Brooklyn Mooney, Stoney Dean, Thatcher Dean, Haley Owens, Josh Owens, Lily Owens, Cole Owens, and Natalie Owens He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Wanda Long and Freada Tucker, daughter, Debra Stuart, son, Scott Mooney, and granddaughter, Melizsa Mooney. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel. Serving as casket bearers will be Tyler Mooney, Derrick Kirkendoll, Levi Mooney, Lucas Mooney, Caleb Dean, and Nick Mooney. Committal service and interment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Edward Lawyane Mooney

February 23, 1934 - May 6, 2025