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Jerry Marlin Obituary
Franklin, TN
Mr. Jerry Richard Marlin, Jr. age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2015.
Born and raised in Williamson County he was a member of Heritage Church of Christ. A Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He was longtime Sales Manager/Representative for Cain Buick and Walker Chevrolet. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Louise Tomlin Marlin.
Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betty Jean Waller Marlin; children, Rick D. Marlin, Tammy Lampley and Greg (Robin) Crutcher; grandchildren, Ryan (Lenae) Marlin, Brock Marlin, Chasen (Lena) Lampley, Bryce and Bailee Crutcher; great grandchildren, Logan, Isabelle and Lola Lampley.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Steve Blackman and Danny Cottrell officiating.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service.
Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and Carey Reynolds and Jimmy Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers: Howard Tomlin, Virginia Reynolds, Bill Jackson, Dennis Johnson, Dr. Richard Lane and Jamie Ladd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Heritage Church of Christ.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Brown
August 4, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Blackman
August 4, 2015
BJ, we are mindful of you during this difficult seige of sadness. You have given everyone an example of victory and hope through your. devoted faithfulness in the many years of marriage and care for Richard. I appreciate Richard and you very much!
August 4, 2015
Richard was a fine gentleman.I worked with Richard at Cain Buick-Pontiac for several years. The only car salesman that had customers to call him and tell him they wanted a new car and to go ahead and pick it out and deliver it to them without see it,that how much trust people had in him.He will be missed. RIP Richard.
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