Roy D. Marlowe
February 21, 1916 ~ December 31, 2012
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Fairview - Roy D. Marlowe, 96, of Fairview, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Charles George VA Hospice Center.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Nellie Bass Marlowe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary McBrayer and brothers, Johnson Marlowe, Paul Marlowe, Charles Marlowe, Leslie Marlowe and Butch Marlowe.
Mr. Marlowe was a retired building contractor and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Nesbitts Chapel United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Tarbert Marlowe; daughter, Donna Marlowe; son, Roy Marlowe, Jr.; granddaughter, Casey Marlowe; two sisters, Martha Godley of Charlotte and Sarah Cauble of Fairview and one brother, Horace Marlowe of Fairview.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 4, 2013 at Nesbitts Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Tony Moreau officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden.
Memorial donations may be made to Hearts for Heaven, 1264 Willow Oaks Trail, Matthews, NC 28104 or Nesbitts Chapel UMC, 103 Caubleville Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732 or the Charles George VA Hospice Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult these times are You know he is at peace and in a better place Remember the good times you spent with him.
My prayer are with you. It is hard to see our love one go,but it is great to know where they are but think of how great it is there and know we will join up with them one of these day. Love to all.
Roy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow,and your family.
My special thoughts go out to the family of this fine gentleman who brought joy to everyone’s life he touched. I feel privileged to have known my brother-in-law and am grateful for the many kindnesses shown me. Roy was an expert carpenter in all things of life.
With everyone in spirit and prayer.
Love and hugs, Richard
May you feel the presence of our Heavenly Father as your loved one has gone home. My deepest sympathy for the family. God love and bless each of you.
Prayers to the Marlowe family.