Howard Jackie Marlor

howard marlor

February 22, 1941 ~ January 31, 2025

Born in: Madison Co., NC
Resided in: Leicester, NC

Howard Jackie Marlor, 83, of Leicester, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at the NC State Veteran’s Home in Black Mountain.

Born February 22, 1941 in Madison Co., NC, Mr. Marlor was a son of the late Preston Kinnley Marlor and Este Mae Payne Marlor. He was also preceded in death by 8 siblings.

Mr. Marlor was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 28 years of service.

Surviving is his wife, Norma Jean McCarson Marlor; daughter, Carolyn Garland Wilson (Michael); son, Howard Jackie Marlor, Jr.; grandchildren, Olivia Mae Chipley, Christopher William Lohr (Michelle), Justin Carl Wood, Samuel Brian Wood and Ashley Widner (Gary); special nephew, Nathan Buckner (Erin); sister-in-law, Kay McCarson and nephew David; and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery Chapel in Black Mountain. The Rev. David Rogers will officiate.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

Services

Funeral Service: February 5, 2025 12:00 pm

Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711

(919) 664-1195

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. We are very sorry for Jack’s passing Jack and Jean was always willing to help anyone who needed help Jack was a special man are prayers and love goes out to Jean and family. We are always just a phone call away.😢🙏🏻🥰

  2. Condolences to all the family members. Thank you for the happiness and memories you gave our family throughout the years. May God Bless and may you Rest in Peace.


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