With saddened yet rejoicing hearts, the family of Rev. Daniel Marler announces his home going on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8:51 am. He crossed into Glory at the age of 88 surrounded by his loving family at the farm in Opp, Alabama.

He was born in Brantley, Al on November 21, 1936 to his late parents, Vershal and Alver Marler. Rev. Marler was the oldest of 4 boys: Woodrow (Jane), the late Lavon, and Terry (Joyce). He felt a call to the ministry in his thirties. For 56 years he served the communities and many churches of Covington (Al), Crenshaw (Al), and Walton (Fl) counties. For many years while ministering in the pulpit, he worked hard daily at Opp Micholas Mills and retired as Traffic Manager with 45 years of service.

Rev. Marler was a devoted husband to Pat Forbes Marler. They loved and blended their family for almost 28 years. He was a loving father. He and his late wife, Dean Dubose Marler, raised 2 beautiful daughters, Sherry Wade (the late Rev. Tom Wade) and Debby Piland (Steve). Later, he was delighted to become a second father to Warren Forbes as the family grew.

Rev. Marler was the proud Paw Paw of Angie (Rodney), Brandy (Jonathan), and Jerrod (Anna). Later his joy increased as he gained great-grandchildren Raelynn, Anderson, Brayden, Kendall, Raelyn, Riley, Bash, Sully, and soon to come baby girl. He also held a special place in his heart for extended family Len and Georgette Holloway, Jonathan, Kaylen, John, Jessie, Jonathan Jr., Elijah, and Maverick; along with numerous nieces & nephews.

Rev. Marler was a man of integrity, faith, strength, and wisdom. His life and message of hope touched many throughout the years, and his rich legacy will surely live on for generations. To say in his own words, "I tried".

Funeral services for Rev. Daniel Marler will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 30, 2025 from Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 at Wyatt Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Elmore, Rev. Billy Fortune, Rev. John McNeal and Rev. Charles Chapman will be officiating with Jerrod James, Jonathan Holloway, Len Holloway, Jonathan Hornsby, Rodney Sanders and John Eckert serving as pallbearers.