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Marvin Corriher Obituary

Marvin S. Corriher, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was born and raised in Rowan County, N.C., served in the United States Army during World War II and worked as a conductor for the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sara; daughter, Donna Will, and husband, William; son, Timothy Corriher, and family friend, Priscilla King; granddaughters, Heather Seymour and Ashley Poindexter and her husband, Derrick. He is also survived by a great-grandson, Gabriel Hunley; and sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Raymer Goodman. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Shenandoah Baptist Church with the Rev. Albin Crutchfield officiating. The family will receive friends Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Disease, Roanoke/Salem Chapter ADRDA, 2728 Colonial Ave, SW Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 5, 2010.

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September 9, 2010

My condolencs and apology for not knowing about Marvin before last evening. I spoke to Jene (Hale) Carter and she told me. Hope everyones health is OK. Our prayers are with you. Ron Hollingsworth from (old) Villa Heights Methodist.

Jake Goodman

September 6, 2010

Aunt Sara, Donna, Tim & Families,
We were saddened to hear about the death of Uncle Marvin. He was a pleasure to be with and we always looked forward to his trips to Rowan county....He delighted us with his stories about the railroad and days gone by....He will surely be missed but we have many precious memories to last a lifetime..
You will remain in our thoughts and prayers...

Jake & Carolyn Goodman
Mooresville, NC

barbara johnson

September 6, 2010

It has been a long time since I have seen Marvin, my cousin. Had good conversation at one of the "get togethers" at Aunt Mae's and Mildred's home. He was such a sweet spirit, soft spoken and much to share with his distant cousins!!

I know you will cherish his memory .God bless you all and know our God is our comfort. Barbara Heglar Johnson Phenix City AL

Brenda Hunlehy

September 5, 2010

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one and will pray for your healing and peace. We all have lots of memories of Marvin though out the years.
This is from my brother Greg Hill in Virginia Beach... Please convey condolences to the family. I haven't seen him since he went with me to buy Converse high top tennis shoes when I was visiting one summer many years ago.I think I was in the 5th or 6th grade. He is 45 now so the that would have been long ago.

Shelia Webb

September 5, 2010

I send you love and tears from the Upright family. What a special uncle we had in Uncle Marvin. His smile will remain as one of my fondest memories of him. We will not be able to make the trip to Roanoke but hope to see you on the 26th. Love to all of Marvin's family, Shelia

September 5, 2010

I don't know that I ever met Marvin, but I feel as if I know him through his sister Mildred. Earlier this year, I finished my book on the Henry Corriher Family here in Rowan County, NC. Mildred was one of my primary sources of information and she spoke so highly of her brother Marvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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