Jay Marble

Verlin "Jay" Marble, 90, of Centralia died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held 2:00 PM Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Jay was born on March 2, 1931 in Stamford, NE the son of Ervin and Laura (Dunn) Marble.

Jay served his country in the National Guard then in United States Army during the Korean War.

Jay worked for Auto Electric installing phone systems in towns around the country, then later went to work for General Telephone, which later became Centurytel, from which he retired.

Through his worked Jay lived in 17 different states, eventually settling in Columbia, MO.

Jay married Louise Turner on December 23, 1992 in Lawton, OK and she survives of the home.

Along with his wife Louise, Jay is survived by sons, Danny Bushnell of Casper, WY, Randy Bushnell (Joni) of Johnson Lake, NE, daughter, Toni McDow (Michael) of Hallsville; step-children, Lori Cropper (Rick)- of Phoenix, Cherie Houston (Dan) of Whitelake, MI, Chris Calloway (Charity) of Oklahoma City, daughter-in-law, Karla Main of Columbia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Vivian Schluntz (Clinton) of Oxford, NE.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, F.C. Calloway, and a brother, Arlan Marble.

Jay was a past president of the Downtown Optimist Club in Columbia and a longtime member.

He loved to read, listen to music, be outdoors, especially hiking. He was a pastor at Oak Towers for 6 years.

He truly loved his family and cherished all the time he spent with them.

Memorial donations are suggested to the family of Verlin "Jay" Marble and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.