Marvin "Doc" Jones

Marvin Orlo “Doc” Jones peacefully passed away on December 7, 2024. Marvin was just shy of his 91st birthday. Born the third of six children, on December 20, 1933, in Grelton, Ohio, to Orlo and Leannah (Schuler) Jones. After graduating from Malinta-Grelton High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Marvin was based in Germany as a radar repair specialist and traveled extensively in his Volkswagen Beetle to rural areas of Europe. He found new hobbies in photography and travel. Doc never knew a “stranger” no matter how far he ventured. He was an engaging storyteller and traveled as a state veterinarian, district rotary representative, reunion organizer and faithful friend to many. These experiences provided stories he would continue to share throughout his long life. Marvin returned to the U.S. at the end of his military service and the GI Bill allowed him to pursue a veterinary degree. Marvin obtained his undergraduate degree (1961) and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University (1965). It was at Ohio State where he met the love of his life, Marlene Wilkins of Bluffton, Ohio. They were married on July 3, 1965. Marvin and Marlene had two children, John and Dianne. Doc started a mixed animal veterinary practice in Liberty Center, Ohio, before starting a 30-year career with the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a Veterinary Medical Officer. He worked fighting animal diseases throughout Northwest Ohio to eliminate Hog Cholera and Pseudorabies. He retired in 1998. Marvin was an incredible father who never missed a game or performance, was supportive of John and Dianne in their pursuits. Both of them have followed his example of giving back to the community and church. Marvin was a member of the Grelton United Methodist Church and later the Colton United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and adult Sunday School Teacher for many years. He also served many years on the Washington Township zoning board. He was a member of the Toledo, Ohio and American Veterinary Medical Associations. A 40-year member of the Liberty Center Rotary Club in District 6600 where he served several years as the Assistant Governor of Area 2. He loved his family. He enjoyed his time with the grandchildren, working at the farm, traveling, beekeeping and the OSU Buckeyes. He could befriend anyone, loved to talk and make connections with people. Until his last years, he frequently visited friends and made new friends at area nursing homes. He lived out his faith in a quiet, consistent way, touching the lives of so many in the community. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Marlene; son, John (Sheri) of Liberty Center and daughter, Dianne Landrum (Mark) of Ellicott City, MD; and six grandchildren, Morgan Jones, Ben Landrum, Sydney Jones, Ellen Landrum, Jenna Jones and Adam Landrum. Sister, Norma Jones (Deceased), Brother of Arthur W. “Casey (Deceased) and J. Elwood “Woody” (Deceased) of Grelton, Lynn E. of Reynoldsburg, and Rodney N. of Oakwood. A visitation will be held for “Doc” on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3-7pm at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. A visitation and service will be held at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 10am until the time of services at 11am. Interment will take place at Grelton Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Colton United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com.

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Marvin "Doc" Jones

December 20, 1933 - December 7, 2024