Marion C. Coburn, 90 of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 19, 1928 in Humnoke, Arkansas to the late John and Irene (Slaughter) Coburn. Marion served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 until 1951. He owned and operated Coburn’s Auto Service in Cape Girardeau since 1954. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 3838 and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of nearly 69 years, Helen Coburn; four children, Delphia (Greg) Jameson of Fruitland, Missouri, Debbie (Tom) Barrows of Oak Ridge, Missouri, Delbert (Judy) Coburn of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Denna (Jack) VanBoening of Tolleson, Arizona; sister, Katherine Reynolds of Conway, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Michele (Bryant) Carter of Jackson, Missouri, Misty (Tracey) Mezo of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, Mindy (Kyle) Wilson of Tamms, Illinois, Marian (Cody) Levan of Oran, Missouri, Amy Schwab (Pat Springer) of Silverthorne, Colorado, Chris (Maddy) Barrows of Perryville, Missouri, Dusty Barrows of Fruitland, Missouri, Tina Marshall of Gallatin, Missouri and Melissa (Jeffrie) Carl of Jackson, Missouri; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Owen; half brothers, Jim, Jack, Curtis and Clifton Coburn; half sisters, Minnie Coburn and Lucille Owen. Private services will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in memory of Marion. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marion C. Coburn please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marion C Coburn July 19 1928 January 22 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Benton, state: Missouri