William Earl Marler was born on January 27, 1939 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Mary Etta (Martin) and William Archie Marler and passed away on January 26, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Carolyn Marler; and two sisters. William owned and operated the Spiro and Panama Quick Picks, He was a member of the Spiro Church of Church, he enjoyed fishing and loved his cats. Bill was a teacher for many years, a kind man and great husband who loved his family dearly.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Marler; daughters, Lore Sears and husband Andrew, Brenda Marler, Dena Brickey, Buffy Kephart and husband Greg; sons, David Marler and wife Georgia and Patrick Garner and wife Heather; sister, Nancy Marler; and brother, Charles “Butch” Marler; numerous grand and great grandchildren, other family, and loved ones.
The family will hold private family services at a later date. Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma. You may sign Bill’s online guest book and leave an online message at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com
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