JOSEPH MARLOW

DADEVILLE-Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at the Lockwood United Methodist Church for Joseph Dale Marlow, 93, who died at 1:58 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Pastor Travis James officiated. Masonic Rites were held, as well. Burial was in Lockwood Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockwood United Methodist Church or the Barone Alzheimer's Care Center, in care of the funeral home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Survivors include his wife, Leone, of the home; children, Betty Jo Laflen and husband Jerry, Moundville, Joseph Dale Marlow, Jr. and wife Tammy, Springfield, Becky Jane Toler and husband Kenneth, Bolivar, Martin Marlow and wife Beth, Springfield; a son-in-law, Lyndon Irwin, Bois D'Arc; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard Marlow and wife Helen; a sister-in-law, Bobby Marlow and a large extended family and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean Irwin and eight siblings.

Mr. Marlow was born May 24, 1922, in Lockwood, to Joseph William and Gertie Mabel (Polston) Marlow. After high school graduation he moved to the St. Louis area, where he worked as an aircraft welder until being drafted in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his military duties he returned to the Liberal area, where his parents had moved. He attended college on the GI bill and made education his vocation until retirement. He taught music in the Hume School District and at Metz for three years. He became superintendent of the Bronaugh School District for six years before spending 18 years as superintendent of Dadeville schools.

He was a longtime member of Lockwood United Methodist Church, MSTA School Administrators Association, 50 plus year member of Liberal Masonic Lodge No. 87, member of Eastern Star in Jerico Springs and Lamar and he participated in the Greenfield American Legion. He was an accomplished violinist and spent much time in volunteer work associated with music and many various civic organizations. He loved to garden when time allowed.

He married his wife, Leone, on June 3, 1947.