Marlin Lee Murray, 88, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, while a resident of the DuBois Nursing Home.
Marlin was born on November 26, 1933, to the late Herman “Albert” and Iva Althea (Bliss) Murray in Falls Creek, PA.
He graduated from Reynoldsville High School with the Class of 1952; he always attended the class reunions and just celebrated his 70th class reunion.
Marlin married Margaret “Peggy” Howorth in June of 1955; Peggy preceded him in passing in 2003.
Marlin retired from Packard Electric, a division of GM in Warren, OH, after twenty-six years.
He made many life-long friends while working there.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion in both Reynoldsville and DuBois, VFW and The Polish Club both in DuBois, PA, and The Moose in Dixonville, PA and Warren, OH.
He was also a past member of the Elks.
Marlin was a simple man who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He absolutely loved to watch westerns on TV and read his “cowboy books” by Louis L’Amour.
He was also a character who loved to joke and tell funny stories; he could joke for hours.
Marlin is survived by one daughter; Cynthia (Joseph) Bodnar; one son; Timothy (Susan) Murray; one brother; Herman Albert Murray; four grandchildren; Steven (Marcy) Bodnar; Daniel Bodnar; Matthew (Alyssa) Bodnar; and Ashley (Paul) Patterson.
Marlin is also survived by four great grandchildren; Tristan, Logan, Liam, and one great granddaughter on the way.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that enjoyed spending time with “Uncle Satch”.
In addition to his parents and wife, Marlin is preceded in passing by three siblings; Althea Peace, Doris “Jean” Hanst, and Lawrence Albert Murray.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 2 – 6pm, at the Snyder – d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 E. Main St., Reynoldsville PA, 15851.
A second viewing will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022, also at the funeral home from 12pm to 1pm.
A funeral service will take place immediately following the second viewing beginning at 1pm and officiated by Pastor Sam Bundy.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.
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