Marvin C. Jones

Marvin C. Jones of Tustin passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 75. Marvin was born on June 25, 1949 to Curley & Margaret (Ward) Jones in Georgetown, South Carolina. On November 27, 1970 he married Patricia (Saunders) Jones who survives him. At the age of 16 he joined the Job Corps and moved to Michigan. Upon completing training in the Job Corps he moved to Cadillac where he worked at Cadillac Metal Casters until their closing. He retired from Cadillac Malleable Iron in 2003. He enjoyed woodworking and crafted baby cradles for his grandchildren. He took pride in caring for his lawn and gardening. He loved camping and traveling to South Carolina to visit with family. Marv spent Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays playing poker with his buddies. He will be greatly missed by many as he made friends wherever he went and will be remembered for his legendary humor. Marv is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patti their children: Marvin L. (Regina) Jones of Tustin, and Amy (Steven) Harkle of Belleville; grandchildren: Marvin R. (Heather) Jones, Joseph Jones, Brittney Jones, Jesse (Chelsea) Jones, Michael Jones, Stephen (Brianna) Harkle, and Sophie Harkle; great grandchildren: Edward, Paizlea, Mason, Emma, Taylor, Carter, Lilly, Hayden, Logan, Owen, Elaina, Maddison, and Marvin R. Jr; siblings: Roger Jones, Dorothy Musgrove, Mattie Eason, Janette (Tony) Watts, and Inez Clark. He is also survived by in-laws: Linda & Alton Thomas as well as several nieces, nephews and special friends especially the happy hour gang. Marv was preceded in death by his parents, and infant sister, Joanne; and in-laws: Harry & Jean Saunders and Gordon Saunders. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac with Pastor Gerald Van Prooyen officiating. Burial will be at Burdell Township Cemetery in Osceola County. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Marvin C. Jones

June 25, 1949 - March 23, 2025