Richard A. Marlow, 74, of Speegleville, passed away Friday, January 31st at a local hospital. Memorial Graveside services will be 11AM Wednesday, February 5th at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Richard was born August 25, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Allen and Thelma Marlow. He was married to Pauline Copple from 1958-1981 when the couple divorced. Richard was employed by VanTran Electric in Vandalia, IL then moved his family to Waco, TX to work in the power transformer plant built in 1973. Later, he worked in the maintenance department of Mrs. Baird’s Bakery where he retired in 2004. Richard enjoyed gardening, yard work, hunting, fishing, working on race cars and watching Nascar races.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by three children, Larry Marlow and wife Debra of China Spring; Lisa Marlow and Jim Burns of China Spring; Michael Marlow of Waco; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren; thirteen step-great grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; three nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Providence Hospice for their care of our loved one.
Memorials may be made to Providence Healthcare or Providence Hospice.
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The early days working with Richard at vantran. We feel fortunate to have known him..
Larry Im so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are you with you always!
Gone to soon. We really, really miss him and our weekly phone conversations.
Pauline and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to your family. I know there are no words to ease your pain, My prayers and thoughts are with your family john 5:28,29
Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard’s family during this difficult time.
Brother Dear you will be missed. Enjoy heaven and meeting our parents where you can visit with them once more.
You were a good friend during and after our school years. You and Danny have a lot to talk about now. Gonna miss ya pal!
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father and loved one. Jim will miss his weekly calls from Dink. He so looked forward to talking about the their past in Mt. Vernon , who did what and when. Dink was faithful in keeping in touch with old friends. Especially those that he knew were home bound. We will miss you Dink.
May God bless his soul and welcome him to a better life.
He was a good man and a wonderful father. I will do my best to remember the lessons he taught me and I will always think of him when I am in my garden, watching a race or eating Blue Bell ice cream. My life will not be the same without him.
I am so sorry for your lost I haven’t seen him in a very long time. He was my step father at one time he was a good man your in my thoughts and prayers
To my granddaughters, great grandchildren, Michael, Larry, Lisa and Pauline. I am so very sorry for the loss of Rich in your lives. I did not know him well, but he was a nice guy. The girls will miss him and I am sorry that Lily and Damien will not get to know him. He will live in their hearts as he lives in yours.
Larry and Debra,
Saddened by your loss. Think of y’all often.
I lived next door to Richard for almost 20 years. He watched my son grow up. I could not have asked for a better neighbor and friend. He will be missed but I know he is in a better place.
I’m sorry I never got to know you in this life Uncle Richard. Know that I am definitely your brothers Son and for that I will always love you.
I miss you Pepaw, it’s been 7 years and I still miss you. I love you. Things really haven’t been the same.