Marvin H. ‘Sox’ Bowersox Jr.

Born on June 23, 1945, in Rockville, he was the son of the late Marvin and Verna Bowersox and late brothers Gary Sr. and Warren Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey (McKnight) Bowersox, his son Bret and wife, Kathy, and granddaughter, Rebekah, his son, Christopher, and wife, Bobbie, grandsons, Nic, Christopher, and Devin and fiance Amanda, and great granddaughter, Brynlee, his daughter Heather, and many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Marvin was an Army veteran and lived a life in service to others with a contagious smile, and quick wit that kept everyone laughing. Even in his last days, he found humor and peace in the hardest times.

He was a strong, loving, dedicated father and husband, a friend to everyone who knew him and was blessed with many bike, music, travel and church friends.

No services will be held per his wishes but a celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Lewistown Community Center, 108 Montgomery Ave, Lewistown, at the Rec Park.

King-Barr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Schrader United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Milroy PA, 17063 or to UPMC Hospice, 20 Sheraton Dr, Altoona, PA 16601. Cards can be sent to 343 Granville Rd, Granville PA 17029.

His family wants to thank Amy, Amber, Lauren, Debra and the rest of UPMC hospice for their kindness and loving care.

Condolences can be sent on www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.