Marlin Eugene Holton's Obituary
Mr. Marlin Eugene Holton, age 92, of Spring Lake passed away May 11, 2016. He was born April 1, 1924 in Croton, MI. to Eugene and Liddie (Cavendar) Holton. On November 29, 1947 he married Marjorie Longcore in Newaygo.
Marlin served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He was an avid fisherman, and hunter, and enjoyed playing cards. Most of all he loved his family and especially his grandchildren.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie; sons, Jack E. (Sue) Holton, Randy (Diana) Holton; daughter, Jane (Meigs) Day; as well as six adoring grandchildren: Laura, Mark, Randall, Eric, Kyle and Kayleigh. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack M. Holton
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday, May 16, 2016 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Marlin may be given to the American Heart Association. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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