MARION, Jerry Richard, 55, of Dunnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family into the arms of God on Monday, July 6, 2009. He was a partner in Dillard & Marion Land Surveyors from 1985 until 2001. Jerry then joined Dominion Virginia Power as a supervisor/project manager constructing power plants throughout Virginia and surrounding states, currently in Abingdon for the past two years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Brooke Marion; his father, Lewis F. Marion Sr.; and his father-in-law, Calvert Delano. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Delano Marion; his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Vanessa Marion of Tappahannock; his mother, Jean S. Marion of Richmond; one brother, Lewis F. Marion Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Deltaville; one sister, Betty Allen and her husband, Pat, of Richmond; his mother-in-law, Polly Delano; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Neist, Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delano, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Delano and Rodney Delano; his nieces and nephews, Jamie Allen, Meg Terry, Lindsay Neist, Stacey Weiss, Shannon Shea, Archie King, Jessie King, Bradley King, Casey Thrift, Beth Rawls, Brandon Delano, Joseph Delano, Billie Joe Delano, Ashley Delano, K.D. Delano; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in Howertons Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sandra & Christopher, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry was a great person. Junior and I often talk about our high school days and memories of Jerry are included. The short time I had with him at Dillard & Marion was always pleasant. May your loving memories of him help you at this difficult time and know that he is now in a wonderful place.
Barbara Martin
July 14, 2009 | Tappahannock, VA
MARION FAMILY-Deepest Sympathy to all of you at this time.What a wonderful son,husband,father and brother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. LOVE, Bob and Mary
Bobby Seargent
July 13, 2009 | Sandston, VA
Sandra,
Jerry was one of the best contractors that we ever had - he did everything right. I know everyone at Dominion will miss him.
CORESTAFF Services
Ian Mulloy
July 13, 2009 | Richmond, VA
DEAR SANDRA AND CHRIS IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JERRY IF I CAN DO ANYTHING LET ME KNOW Weep not for JERRY
now that he have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, his hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that you all shared.
Be happy with the time you all spent together
and being anew.
For he am not really gone,
PAUL PITTS
July 11, 2009 | WARSAW, VA
Dear Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. My thoughts are with you.It seems like yesterday when we were all in school. Jerry was always friendly to everyone. Take care and remember the good times. It will help
Debbie Wood Courtney
July 10, 2009
I'm so very sorry to hear about Jerry. I grew up with Jerry, Betty and Lewis on Brigham Road.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Barbara Denton
July 10, 2009 | Sandston, VA
Sandra,
We are sorry to hear about Jerry, you were the best neighbors we had in Kino. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric & Cindy Ruby
July 10, 2009 | Stevensville, MD
Dear Sandra,
Thinking of you. Deepest sympathy to you and your large, very supportive family. I hope your memories of happier days will sustain you through this difficult time.
Nancy and Robert Hayden
July 10, 2009 | Tappahannock, VA
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Jerry coming in our office when he worked at Dillard & Marion.
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love, Andrea Skelton
July 10, 2009
