JW was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1972. After high school, JW joined the US Marines Corps. He was one of the Marine guards for President Ford. JW had a love for horses and rode them in rodeos and owned several racehorses throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting and went to South Africa 3 times, among various other locations. JW supported his community and was a huge supporter of the Wilson County 4-H, Fair and Rodeo. Most of all, JW enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

On November 30, 2010, JW married Terry L. Imel, and she survives at their home.

Including his wife Terry, JW is survived by: five children: Jason Marr of Aztec, NM, Branden Stitt of Wichita, Nathan Stitt of Anthony, Jason Stitt of Colorado Springs, Colo.,Baylee Colbert of Perkins, Okla.; Brother: Kent Marr and wife Gyla of Coyville, (Deric and Hayley); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JW was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Monty Marr.

Cremation has been requested and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 7, at 2 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Memorials in his memory have been suggested to either: The Avenue of Flags, Wilson County 4-H, Advanced Health Care Associates LLC and/or the Wilson County Fair and Rodeo Association. These may be dropped off or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.