Jonathan Lester Marion

Jonathan Marion, 42, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service to honor Jonathan’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, February 14th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Scott Murphy. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.

Born on May 17, 1982, in Rahway, New Jersey, Jonathan was the beloved son of Everett Marion Jr. and JoAnn Marion.

For 13 years, Jonathan devoted his skill and dedication to his work as a machinist with Civil Service at Cherry Point. His craftsmanship reflected his character—steady, reliable, and dedicated to those he served.

Jonathan loved living on the coast where he spent countless hours fishing and boating. Every trip on the water was an adventure filled with laughter and fun times. 

Above all, Jonathan’s greatest treasure was the time spent with his family and friends. Jonathan will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a loving son, a faithful brother, and a wonderful father. 

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his daughters, Alley Marion Cole of Wilmington, NC and Parker Marion Cole of Swansboro, NC; mother, Joann Banka Marion of Newport, NC; brother, Jamie Marion of Newport, NC; fiancé, Kelly Carlin of Pittsburg, PA; lifetime friend, Anthony Torres of Summerfield, NC; his sidekicks, his dogs, Ellie and Eden; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, Everette Marion Jr.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.