Marion Barney Wachel Jr., 60, passed away January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Junior is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hutyra Wachel. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Carolyn Wachel; children, Marty, Mark, Matt, and Mandy Wachel; grandchildren, Marshall, Justin, Christian, Taylor, Keely, and Landen, 8 brothers and sisters; father, Marion Wachel Sr., and numerous nieces and nephews. Junior was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Junior was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and will be gravely missed. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 5-8pm at Heights Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10am.