MARION, CHARLES GEORGE, JR., of Ortonville, Michigan.  Died March 30, 2021.  He was 47.

Charles was born January 26, 1974 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Linnea (nee: Pearsall) Tichenor and Charles George Marion.  He is survived by his mother, Linnea (James Robert) Tichenor and Charles Marion; his son, Charles George Marion, III; two brothers, Gregory (Rachel) Marion and Matthew Marion; nieces and nephews, Seth Marion, Gregory Marion, Jr., Rebekah Marion, Aubriana Marion, Alana Marion, Dominic Marion and Logan Marion; also survived by several great nieces and nephews.  Charles was a 1992 graduate of Brandon High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was involved with the rescue of Scott O’Grady. He was a self-employed carpenter who also enjoyed fishing, disc golf and Texas Hold-Em in his off time.   Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Family Community Church of the Nazarene 5366 S. State Road, Goodrich, Michigan.  Pastor Gary Loudermilk, officiating.  Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at the church.  Arrangements were entrusted to VILLAGE FUNERAL HOME, 135 South St., Ortonville, Michigan.  Memorial donations may be made to the family for an education fund for his son. To send a condolence to the family go to www.villagefh.com