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Thomas Marett Obituary
Black Mountain - Thomas "Tom" Lee Marett, also known as Officer Marett, 76, of Black Mountain passed away Friday, November 6, 2015.
Mr. Marett was born October 22, 1939 in Buncombe County to the late Vaden and Juanita Penley Marett.
Tom was a veteran of the US Navy serving during Vietnam and Persian Gulf War. He was a member of Swannanoa First Baptist Church and Black Mountain Masonic Lodge.
Tom retired from Textron Micromatic with over 30 years of service. After retirement, he was employed with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department as a School Resource Officer. He was also an auxiliary police officer with the Black Mountain Police Department, volunteer Fireman with the Black Mountain Fire Department as well as Past Chief of the Swannanoa Fire Department. Tom spent many years with the Black Mountain Recreation Department as a board member, softball commissioner, and umpire as many people in the valley remember him.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, David Marett.
Mr. Marett is survived by his wife, Rose Marett; daughter, Susan Stephenson and husband, Joey; son, Rodney Marett and wife, Lori all of Black Mountain; stepchildren, Matt Paculba (Yvette) and Mae Paculba; sisters, Joyce Jones and Judy McPeters; brothers, Rick Marett, John Marett (Anne) and Julian Marett (Mary); grandchildren, Savannah, Celeste, Emily (Andy), and Mynille; mother of his children, Yvonne Marett; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Swannanoa First Baptist Church with Chaplain Jack Taylor, and Reverends Jeff Dowdy and Frank Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with military honors.
The family will receive friends Monday, November 9, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Harwood Home for Funerals.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution may do so to John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or Black Mountain Auxiliary Police Department, 106 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711
Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals. www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Marett
Michael Brody
November 10, 2015
Emily,Rodney and Susan
I am so sorry for your loss . Wishing you my best in these difficult times. May you be comforted remembering the memories you had with him .
Phyllis
November 10, 2015
Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. My grandsons loved him. He not only was their umpire in Little League but was their friend. May God bless you.
Robert Griffin
November 10, 2015
Tom was a friend and a very good man. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Paula Owens
November 9, 2015
Tom was a good man. He would sit and listen to the old timer country music in his office at OMS. He always had a smile on his face and a funny tale to tell. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. RIP Tom!
Jerry Jones
November 9, 2015
I enjoyed serving with Tom over the years. My condolences to the family.
Don and Vicki McElheny
November 8, 2015
Don and I have been thinking about you and we send our thoughts and prayers.
Richard McPeeters
November 8, 2015
In the absence of the physical, memories transcend all! Thank You Uncle Tommy for an incredible collection!! I Love You!!
Princess Mae Paculba
November 8, 2015
We may have been living miles apart but somehow it always felt that you were always there. Maybe because ever since you held my fingers, you showered me with nothing but love and care. Dad, I miss you.
jodi jordan
November 8, 2015
tom was a good man!
November 8, 2015
sorry for you loss. thoughts and prayers for the family, gary & marilyn edwards
Lisa Holderman
November 8, 2015
Peace, love and prayers to the Marett family.
NMCB 24
Harley Fender
November 8, 2015
Slow Hand Salute! Goodbye my Friend, and thank you for your service too our great country.
john marett
November 8, 2015
Love you Uncle
Paula Greenarch
November 8, 2015
John i'm so sorry about your Brother, may God Grace Be with you all
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