Mr. Jonathan Andrew Marve

MARVE, Mr. Jonathan - Age 67, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence. Family hour 1:30 PM Monday, January 27, 2025, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2:30 PM. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 1:30 PM Monday. Mr. Marve will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed during the family hour only. Jonathan Andrew Marve was born on August 9th, 1957, in Flint, Michigan. He was the son of the late Robert H. Marve and Dorothy Blair, and a lifelong resident of the city he cherished. From the moment Jonathan came into this world, Flint became his home—a place that shaped him and that he, in turn, shaped with his vibrant personality and indomitable spirit. Jonathan's journey began in Flint, where he attended Garfield Elementary, Emerson Jr. High, and graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1975. With a sense of adventure and the desire for new experiences, he spent five years in California before the pull of home brought him back to his roots in Flint, where he would spend the remainder of his life. In his early twenties, Jonathan began his career with General Motors at a facility located on Cold Water Road in Flint. For the remainder of his time with GM, he worked in the Parts Division (SPO) as a truck driver. His dedication and work ethic earned him the respect of his colleagues over the course of a remarkable 30-year career. At the age of 55, Jonathan retired, eager to explore new passions and hobbies that would fill his time in the next chapter of his life. A lover of freedom and adventure, Jonathan found joy in the open road, particularly on his motorcycle. Riding was one of his greatest joys, and he cherished the moments spent cruising on his bike to new destinations. Beyond motorcycles, Jonathan was a connoisseur of life's finer pleasures—whether it was indulging in music, savoring a good movie, or embracing the latest in technology and gadgets. His enthusiasm for the newest electronic innovations was matched only by his sharp eye for the finer details in life. Jonathan was also a lover of nature, and his gardens were a testament to his green thumb. He was well-known in his neighborhood for his horticultural skills, tending to his yard with the care of an artist. His yard was a source of pride, and he lovingly tended to it, always keeping it in pristine condition. Not content to limit his generosity to his own home, Jonathan was always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, often seen riding his lawnmower across the street to assist them with their yards as well. Jonathan reveled in lively football conversations with his brothers and son, often spiced with the kind of good-natured trash talk that made these calls so memorable. He took great pride in offering pep talks to his daughters, always encouraging them to face the world with confidence and determination. Jonathan’s pride in all his children was abundant. He was deeply grateful to see the successful lives his adult children had built for themselves, and was especially proud in watching his younger daughters grow into beautiful young women. Jonathan’s laugh—a deep, unmistakable belly laugh—was one of the hallmarks of his larger-than-life personality. Whether or not he was the one who organized the party, Jonathan was always the life of it. He could talk to anyone, about anything, and always left a lasting impression. He spoke often of his blessings, reminding those around him how important it was to appreciate every day. Jonathan Andrew Marve leaves to cherish and treasure his life & memory: his seven children whom he loved deeply, beloved son, Tyler (fiancé Dawn) Marve of London, Ontario, Canada, daughters, Briana Marve of Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, Olivia Marve, Sophia Alexandra Reales, Isabella Maria Reales, Katalina Marcela Reales, and Ana Gabriella Marve, all of London, Ontario, Canada; siblings, Robert Marve III of Baton Rouge, LA, Eugenia Marve of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael (Rosalie) Marve of Flint, MI, Randy Marve of Riverside, CA, Mechelle (Bill) Easley, Yolanda Marve, all of Dallas, TX, and Celeste Marve of Los Angeles, CA; favourite aunt, Mamie Coleman of Dallas, TX; and a special and beautiful circle of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends in both Canada, and as Jonathan would phrase it – “the greatest country on earth – America.” Jonathan was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert H. Marve and Dorothy Blair; and his brother, Eugene Raymond Marve. Jonathan will be dearly missed, but his spirit will remain, forever a part of the fabric of Flint and the lives of those who loved him.

Mr. Jonathan Andrew Marve

August 9, 1957 - December 30, 2024