Gary W. Marlow

Gary W. Marlow obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Gary W. Marlow

Gary Marlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Gary Wayne Marlow, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 pm October 24, 2025 at his residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Gary was born October 15, 1950 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Loyd and Ruth (Mitchell) Marlow.
He is survived by his partner and best friend, Mary Fields; son, Chris Marlow and wife, Erin; daughter, Jamie Long and husband, Pecos; grandchildren, Reid Marlow, Annabelle and Emma Long; stepchildren, Billy Fields and wife, Sonja and Cori Warren; step grandchildren, Natalie Warren, Liam and Irie Fields; and his furbaby, Annie.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Marlow.
Gary worked at Walgreen's Distribution Center, drove a semi truck, was a taxidermist and carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching grandkids play ballgames, St. Louis Cardinal's baseball, Illini Basketball, MTV Rams basketball, gardening and maintaining his property.
No services will be held. He will be deeply missed by all.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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