Melvin "Max" Marlowe, 75, of Plainfield, passed away April 7, 2017 peacefully in his home. He was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1941 to the late Ralph and Mildred (Thornburg) Marlowe. Max was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653 and the Plainfield Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Cress) Marlowe; son, Scott Marlowe. Funeral services will be Monday, April 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home where friends may call from 11:00 am until time of service. Entombment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Julie (Todd) Stofan; grandchildren, Brent (Amanda) Stofan and Tracey Decker; great grandchildren, Caleb and Regan Decker; special friend and caregiver Beverly Bradshaw.