Retired Marion City Fire Chief Jack Favis passed away peacefully Dec 13, 2019 at the age of 90. Jack will be missed by numerous family and friends who he developed relationships with over the years growing up in Larue, OH and living in AZ and LA before returning to Marion. Jack was known by many.
Jack is survived by sister Patty Winters of Marion.
He is survived by six of seven children, 12 grandchildren, including two grandsons who followed his footsteps as Marion Township Firefighters, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Son: Joe Davis of AZ.
Daughters: Barb Wollett, Becky Hughes, Christine Osborne (deceased), Mary Grose, Jackie Ward, Janice McBride of Marion and step daughter, Janice Marcantel of LA.
In addition to firefighting, Jack was a U.S. Navy and Army Reserve Veteran.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be donated to The Police and Fire Memorial Marion Cemetery.
A graveside service will be held at Larue Cemetery Jan 18, 2020 at 11 am. The Boyd-Born Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
A history of Jack’s life can be found in a blog post Honoring Marion Ohio Veterans. Please take a look to remember a life of civil service and reminisce about growing up in the village of Larue and Marion County.