Holt Allen ""Al"" Hypes

Holt Allen "Al" Hypes, 70, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday (May 21, 2013) in Marion General Hospital, following a long illness.
He was born May 14, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Margaret (White) Barnhart and Homer "Holt" Hypes. He is preceded in death by his sons Corey and Kody, sister Chris A Mullins, and step-brother Tom Barnhart.
He was a longtime resident of Marion and a former Marine. He had a passion for horses and harness racing as well as fishing and Ohio State football.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rita, daughters Nicole (Don Wright), Monique (Samantha Woodby), sons Marc, and Ian (Desiree), stepson Aaron Robbins, granddaughters Pawndyr and Margaret, sister Penny (Bill) Schurch, nieces Stacy LeVan, Karey (Eric) Furniss, nephew Tod (Kelly) Wadell, numerous great-nieces and nephews, stepbrother Jim (Wendy) Barnhart, and ex-wife and family friend Carole Walters.
Friends and Family may call on Saturday, May 25 from 10-11 a.m with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors in Marion. There will be a luncheon following at the Temple Israel.
As a five-time cancer survivor, in lieu of flowers, donations may be to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the American Cancer Society or Marion General Hospice. The family would like to send a special thank-you to Dr. Michael Hayes and his staff for their many years of care and caring.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.