Marlon Ronald Stowe

On August 16, 2025, our beloved Marlon Stowe began his journey home to the Creator at the age of 65.

Marlon Stowe, who was born Marlon Mallory on November 28, 1959, changed his last name at 18 to honor the man who raised him, his father James Stowe Sr. From his earliest days, Marlon excelled in sports, and that passion never left him. One of his proudest accomplishments was coaching a little league team to a city championship — he often spoke about how proud he was of those kids.

Marlon married Rochelle Sammons, and while stationed with the U.S. Army at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, they welcomed a son, Brandon. After his time in the Army, Marlon returned to Sioux City. He faced the difficult struggle of alcoholism, but through treatment and a halfway house, he achieved sobriety and never took another drink again. He always said he did this for his son, Brandon. Their relationship wasn’t always easy, but they were best friends and partners in adventure — whether it was hitting the road for a ballgame, an amusement park, a concert, or just riding with the music turned up.

If there was a competition, Marlon wanted to watch it. He was a lifelong sports fan, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, the San Francisco Giants, and especially LSU baseball, where he loved to see them dominate.

Marlon was preceded in death by his mother Lois Stowe, his father James Stowe Sr., and his sister Jesse “Mopsy” Mallory. He is survived by his brothers James Stowe Jr. and Arnold Mallory, his son Brandon Stowe, daughter-in-law Jenni, and grandson Deron, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He also leaves behind his loving wife Patricia and her family, whom he absolutely adored. Patricia cared for Marlon in his last days, making him comfortable and happy. Together they made a home in Allenhurst, Georgia — not far from Ft. Stewart where he had once been stationed and where his son was born. It was a full-circle moment, as Marlon had always talked about returning there. He loved the beauty of the area: driving through historic Savannah, getting lost beneath the tree canopies, or breathing in the ocean air at Tybee Island. He even befriended Jesse Cole, the man in the yellow tuxedo behind the Savannah Bananas, and loved bringing his dog, Mr. B, to the dog park at Daffin Park, just beyond the outfield walls.

Marlon’s life was full of love, struggles, triumphs, and joy. He will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, coach, soldier, and friend — but most of all, as someone who never stopped loving his family and chasing the adventures that made him happiest.

Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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