Marvin Niswonger

Marvin R. Niswonger, 93, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Missouri Veterans Home.

He was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Oran, Mo., to Peter C. and Sudie F. Stoffel Niswonger. He and Laretha M. Crites were married July 6, 1935, in Cape Girardeau. They had been married almost 61 years when she passed away June 25, 1996.

Marvin attended Cape Girardeau Central High School and then honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from Oct. 13, 1942, to Oct. 19, 1945.

From 1954 to 1981 he owned Niswonger Sales, a wholesale distributorship which he operated from his home. After retirement he worked as a courier for Purolator and as a course marshal at Bent Creek Golf Course.

The Niswongers joined First Baptist Church in Jackson in 1947 and were faithful in church ministries. Marvin became an ordained deacon in 1951. He sang in both the Sanctuary Choir and JOY Choir, formerly taught Sunday school in the youth department and served on the building committee for the church sanctuary.

He was a former member of VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau.

Loving survivors include two daughters, Laraine (Bob) Adams of Jackson; Darlene (Butch) James of St. Charles, Mo.; three grandsons, Blake Adams, Ben (Amy) James and David James; and a great-grandson, Logan James.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a dear granddaughter, Meredith Adams, in 1998; two brothers; and four sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Matthews presiding. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to First Baptist Renovation Fund or the charity of your choice.

Sympathy messages may be sent to the family online at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.