Donnie Allen Marlow Jr was the oldest of five children, born to Donnie Allen Marlow Sr and Mary Katherine Coats Marlow. He was an Army Brat; however, he choose to serve in the Marines and was Honorably discharged after his service. Donnie passed away on May 15, 2022 and was preceeded in death by his mother and one brother. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by family and the caring staff at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, Tx.