Marvin H. “Sox” Bowersox Jr., 77 of Granville, passed away at home on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on June 23, 1945 in Rockville, he was a 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 & wife Kathy and granddaughter Rebekah, his son Christopher & wife Bobbie, grandsons Nic, Christopher, and Devin & fiancé, Amanda, and great granddaughter Brynlee, his daughter Heather and many brothers, sister, 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 the Lewistown Community Center, 108 Montgomery Ave, Lewistown, at the Red Park on Sunday, March 19th beginning at 2pm.
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.