Marlin Crawford Lee

Marlin Crawford Lee, 89, of Nashport, died at 2:43 pm on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Oaks at Bethesda. He was born May 5, 1937, at his family home in Muskingum County, a son of the late William Ray and Cleo Irene (Crawford) Lee. He worked as a wholesale electrician throughout his career and retired as President of The American Light Company in Downtown Zanesville. He was a member of Meadow View Church of Christ in Frazeysburg, as well as the Archaeological Society, the Civilian Marksmanship Program, and the Sons of the American Revolution. A proud Army veteran, he enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for history and the outdoors. He especially loved spending time with family, going on “treasure hunts” with his metal detector, searching for arrowheads, and spending time hunting and fishing.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father, and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Verna (Canter) Lee; three children, Marna Spears, Jeff (Diana) Lee, and Diana (Chad) Dickson; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Marissa, Alaina, Breanna, Jesse, Maya and Makenzie; and seven great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Marlin was preceded in death by his four siblings, Derl, Orlin “Kern”, Yvonne “Sis”, and George.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, with Evangelist Sam Dunn officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marlin’s name may be made to Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, OH 43822.

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