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Joe Marler Sr.
1923 - 2017
Joe Marler Sr.
1923 - 2017
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BORN
1923
DIED
2017
Joe Marler Obituary
Funeral services for Joe Marler, Sr. will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in the Sieper Community Church with the Reverend Danny George, Reverend Mike Smith, and Reverend Johnny Miller officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the US Naval Honor Guard. Committal service will follow in Fellowship Cemetery of Hineston under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Marler, 93, of Otis, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Naomi Heights of Alexandria with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1923 in Otis to Thomas James Marler and Elizabeth Miller Marler. He was a United States Navy veteran of WW II serving in the South Pacific, a Rapides Parish School Bus driver for 17 years, farmer, logger, and heavy equipment operator. He met his loving wife while he was stationed in Civilian Conservation Corp(CCC) in Medford Oregon. He also was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister in law, Thomas Connie Marler and his wife Ollie, and Dennis W. Marler; two sisters and brother in laws, Wilma Monk and husband, Elton, and Ruby P. Rhame and husband, R.V.
He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 73 years, Eloise Preabt Marler of Otis; one son, Joe (Wilma) Marler, Jr. of Boyce; one daughter, Frances Janie (Nubbin) Melder of Hineston; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Bill) Sumrall of Alexandria, Jesse G. (Renee) Melder, Randal B. (Naddia) Melder all of Hineston, and Randall Scott (Becky) Marler of Benton; three great grandchildren, Tyler Melder, Lacie Melder, and Ella Rose Melder all of Hineston; one sister, Emma Miller of Sieper; one sister in law, Edna Ruth Marler of Otis; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers to serve will be Kimberly Sumrall, Jesse G. Melder, Randall S. Marler, Randal B. Melder, Tyler Melder, and William "Bill" Sumrall.
Friends may call Monday, January 23, 2017 at Sieper Community Church from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., then on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 8 am until time of service at 10 a.m. in the church.
The family would like thank the staff and all employees at Naomi Heights Nursing Center and St. Joseph Hospice for their special care of our loved one.
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Genny G. Kelley
January 24, 2017
Joe,
In your affliction may the knowledge that your friends share your sorrow, be a solace to you.
Genny G. Kelley
Billy & Jeanette Nichols
January 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
John Jewell
January 24, 2017
Joe I am so sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Roy and Sue Carruth
January 24, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Our Hearts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Dan Marler
January 23, 2017
There was never a dull moment around Uncle Joe, and no occasion in which his humor failed to light up the room, campsite, or wherever we were lucky enough for him to be with us. We looked forward to every opportunity to spend time with him, and he will be dearly missed.
Vera Tatum
January 23, 2017
Joe and Wilma, So sorry to read about your loss. My condolences and prayers.
Rose Marler Ingalls
January 23, 2017
There will never be another man like this. He helped so many people in life. Especially me. When there were times that I ran into dead ends with projects I started in our community, to better it, he would just look at me with those twinkling eyes and say "You can do it". That's was my encouragement. Eloise was always there beside him to help! They don't make folks like Joe and Eloise anymore. I'll never forget him and his smile along with those twinkling eyes.
Wilma Marler
January 23, 2017
His fervent devotion for God, country and family is something that will remain in my heart as a precious gift to guide my steps.
Rhonda Russell
January 23, 2017
Mr Joe and Mrs Wilma and to Mrs. Marler and family,
We know that this is a hard time for all of you.
our thoughts and prayers go to all of you in the loss of Mr. Marler , to know him was a blessing and he always made you smile.
May God be with you as you mourn the loss of you Husband, Father , Father-law, Grandpa .
Lynn and Rhonda
Thomas C. and Jean Marler
January 23, 2017
Beloved Uncle. Will be missed greatly. We enjoyed great times together fishing and hunting. It will be hard for anyone to follow in his footsteps
Iris Andries
January 23, 2017
He set a beautiful example of a true gentleman , for all who knew him. He was kind, loving and full of charm and wit. I was blessed to call him my uncle, and will miss his laughter and hugs.
Wilma Marler
January 23, 2017
His fervent devotion for God, country and family is something that will remain in my heart as a precious gift to guide my steps.
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