Ronald "Big Ron" Oliver Marble

Ronald Oliver Marble, known to many as Big Ron, was delivered to our Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, from complications due to a stroke he suffered on September 14th. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Roy and Gwendolyn Marble on September 4, 1942. He was a graduate of Union High School and retired from General Motors after 30 years of dedicated service.

Ron was a sport lover. He was a diehard Michigan Wolverine fan, a coach to many in football and baseball, and could always be found at the top of the stands of his grandchildren’s sporting events, bag of popcorn in one hand, Diet Coke in the other. His real passion was hunting with his boys, his grandson Jeremy, and nephew Dennis, and spending time with his puppies. Ron could be found around his neighborhood walking his dogs multiple times a day.

Ron was a kindhearted soul. He was always the guy you could count on in a time of need. He was a caretaker of many, family member and neighbor alike. He was always quick to smile and could always be found laughing when he spent time with his grandchildren. Big Ron will be incredibly missed by his wife, Carol and many, many family members and friends.

Ron is survived by, his loving wife of 55 years Carolyn Marble; his sons Ronald (Mary Jo), John (Amy), Brian (Tammy), and Billy (Wendy); his grandchildren, Courtney, Lucas, Shelbie, Morgan, Grant, Madison, Jordan, and Jeremy; his brothers Alvin (Pam) and Jim Marble. He is also survived by his in-laws that were as close to him as biological brothers, Jerry (Julie), Greg, Dan (Joan), Tom (Beth), and Tim (Linda) Antor; as well as many nieces, nephews, and special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Gwendolyn Marble, his siblings Verla, Lois Jean, Marilyn, and Jerome; his in-laws Gerald and Lorraine Antor; and his grandson Brent Michael.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Jude Catholic Church, followed by a service at 12:30pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.