Stanley “John” Richard Marlow

Stanley “John” Richard Marlow, 91 of Midland, TX peacefully departed this life on January 14, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born on February 15, 1932, at his home in Olden, TX to his parents Stanley Tidwell “John” Marlow and Lena Inez Ferguson Marlow.  He attended grade school in Olden before graduating from Ranger High School, Ranger College, and Southern Methodist University in Dallas. During his school years in Ranger, he worked as a soda jerk at Oil City Pharmacy.

On January 29, 1954, John married the love of his life, Betty Ann Ligon, in Electra, TX.  Their union was blessed with two children, John Mark Marlow, born March 23, 1955, and Jeffrey Craig Marlow, born January 29, 1957.  John and Betty were married for over 63 wonderful, love-filled years prior to her passing in 2017.

John dedicated 40 years of his professional life to Magnolia Petroleum Company, which became Mobil Oil and later ExxonMobil, working in various locations such as Electra, Wichita Falls, Dallas, Midland, and Houston. He retired in 1992 after serving as the Manager of Computer Systems for the Midland Area. He served as Vice President and/or Board Member of the ExxonMobil Retiree Club since retirement.

A true gentleman with a kind and gentle spirit, John was an active and faithful member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday School Class in Midland.  He actively participated in church committees and held various offices in the Keystone Class. As a cherished “Grandad,” he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren with his whole heart, and his contagious love for life and those around him left an enduring impact that will live on forever.

John was predeceased by his wife, Betty Ligon Marlow, son Jeffrey Craig Marlow, parents Lena Inez Ferguson Marlow Moffett and Stanley Tidwell “John” Marlow, step-father D.O. Moffett, sister June Thompson, brother-in-law Cournel Wesley Thompson, sister Jean Elder, brother-in-law Billy Ray Elder, grandson Landon Zane Marlow, and brothers-in-law Jimmie Clarence Ligon and Bobby Vann Ligon and wife Polly.

He is survived by his son Mark (Deborah) of Christiansted, VI, grandchildren Harmony Marlow Szymanski (Stan), Evan Marlow (Alyssa), granddaughter in-law Casey Marlow, Michael Marlow (Amanda), Russell Marlow (Diane), Heath Marlow (Sara), Cami Marlow, great-grandchildren, Dean Szymanski, Myles Szymanski, Ainsleigh Marlow, Penelope Marlow, Asher Marlow, Illyeria Marlow, Kellie Marlow, Brayton Marlow, Hayden Marlow, Kinley Marlow, Bailey Marlow, Colson Marlow, Max Marlow, Elara Marlow, and Elias Marlow, many nephews and nieces and countless friends who will all continue to cherish his memory.  John leaves behind an incredible legacy.  May he rest in eternal peace.

A visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.  Interment will be at 9:00am on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland, followed by funeral services at 10:30am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Midland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John’s name to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Midland.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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