Jackie Marler, born June 3, 1933 to Joseph Clay Marler and Marie Watson in Poteau, OK. Jackie peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on September 15, 2024 at the age of 91.
In 1951 Jackie met the love of his life Earlean at a theater in Poteau, Oklahoma. They were married on December 21, 1951, and to this union 8 children were born and then they adopted 3 of their great grandsons.
Jackie worked outside the home as a Dog Catcher for the city of Westville and Weatherford OK. After that he hit the road driving a Truck for many years. He enjoyed watching football. He loved the OSU Cowboys and Denver Broncos. Jackie loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He especially enjoyed being with his grandkids and his dog Sweet Pea.
He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Earlean Marler, his parents, brothers: Donald, Bobby and Jimmy Marler, sister: Dorothy Hale, two daughters: Kathern Ann Arms and Virginia Louise Marler, one son: Quinten Jeremiah Marler, 2 grandkids Jeffery Paul Marler and Shonda Renee Lockhart and two great grandson Joshua Obadiah Crittenden Jr and Isaac Livermore.
Jackie is survived by his Children 5 daughters Arlean Sue Crittenden and husband Donal of Westville, Oklahoma and Letha Nell Pack and husband Terry of Stilwell, Oklahoma, Ruthie Marie Short and husband Richard of Lincoln, Arkansas, Belinda Dian Willett and husband Michael of Morrow, Arkansas and Sarah Louise Carter and husband Robert of Cedarville, Arkansas. 3 Sons Joseph William Marler of Afton, Oklahoma, and Dakota Sage Marler of Paragould, Arkansas and Zachary Nathaniel Marler Westville, Oklahoma. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 42 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Hixson and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Roberts & Hart Funeral Home
Friday, September 20, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Roberts & Hart Funeral Home
Friday, September 20, 2024
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Westville City Cemetery, Westville
Visits: 467
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors