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Obituary for James "Chief" Marler
James L. “Chief” Marler, age 63, of Herod, IL passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1954 to Alfred Elbert Marler and Murvin Lavern (Potts) Marler-Foster in El Paso, Texas. He was a member of Honey Comb Church of God in Herod, IL. James is survived by his son, James Alfred (Kristina) Marler; granddaughter/daughter, Georganna Alice (Cliff) Barefield; grandsons, Austin James Marler, Konnor Dean Marler; sister, Debra E. (Bob) Wagner; brother, Tony (Ruth) Marler. He was preceded in death by wife of 31 years, Linda (Williams) Marler on May 27, 2005; parents; daughter, Dena Rae Marler-Finley; grandson, Charles Finley; sisters, Carolyn Marler, Lavonna Marler. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on August 1, 2017 at Honey Comb Baptist Church in Herod, IL. The service will be conducted by Bro. Harold Miller. Interment will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery in Herod, IL. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL and 11:00 am till time of service at the church on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
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