Edward Lloyd Marlin Jr. Obituary (1955

Edward Lloyd Marlin Jr., 62, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his home. He was born May 13, 1955 in Niles, MI to the late Patricia and Edward L. Marlin Sr. Edward was a huge Chicago Bears fan; he also enjoyed watching Gary, Dakota, and Brady play baseball. He also enjoyed playing tennis with his daughter and watching her matches in high school. He was a handyman and loved to work outside in his and his daughter's yard. The Colonial Bar was his home away from home. Edward is survived by his significant other, Cassandra Cox; sons, Gary Okerbloom, Brad Cox, Aaron Cox, Wes Bishop; daughter, Tricia (Dakota Jackson) Marlin; numerous grandchildren and three special grandchildren, Brady, Jaycie, Madelyn Okerbloom; several aunts and uncles, special uncles, Jim and Jerry Marlin; and his two cats, Lil' L and Patches. He is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Edward Sr; and son, Jason Cox. A funeral service for Edward will be held at Noon on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.