John Willis Marlow, 85, passed away June 16, 2012 in a Mineral Wells nursing home. He was born July 18, 1926 in Hollis, Oklahoma the son of John Seavers and Alta Wilson Marlow. He was a Baptist and a Veteran of the US Navy having served in WWII. Memorial services will be 2 PM Saturday, June 30, 2012 in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel. He is survived by his sons: Howard Marlow of Hemet California, Keith Marlow of Chandler, Arizona, daughters: Cynthia Baldi of Jacksboro, Judy Beth Ormiston of Las Vegas, Nevada, Debra Rowe of Florence, Arizona, Kellie of Irving, Amy Marx of Portland Oregon, 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Weldon "Micky" Marlow, and sister: Emma Faye Gholson.