Marvin Lee Drowns, 68 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home with family by his side. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo is handling the arrangements.
Marvin was born on January 28, 1956, in Pekin, Illinois, the son of Wesley and Lois Pollitt Drowns. Marvin worked for most of his life as a carpenter. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being in the great outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping. Marvin also enjoyed throwing horseshoes and playing euchre.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Ruth Sutherland of Aledo; four children, Will Drowns of Aledo, Shaunna Sutton of Pekin, Jason Drowns of Georgia, and Ricky Drowns of Georgia; four grandchildren; three siblings, David Drowns of Pekin, Jon Drowns of Pekin, and Tammy Sundell of Kentucky; and two family pets, Boozer and Lucy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.