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Marvin Eugene McKesson
1941 - 2017
Marvin Eugene McKesson
1941 - 2017
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BORN
1941
DIED
2017
Marvin McKesson Obituary
Mr. McKesson was born in McDowell County to the late Laura Mary Gray McKesson and the late Thomas Eugene McKesson.
Mr. McKesson was a graduate of Mountain View School. He was a hard worker and strong minded man. He retired from Baxter Healthcare and enjoyed watching old TV shows and basketball.
In addition to his mother and father, Mr. McKesson was preceded in death by his son Perry McKesson, brothers, James McKesson, Carl McKesson and sister Bessie McKesson Ferguson.
Surviving Mr. McKesson are his wife, Mary Catherine Corpening McKesson of Marion; son Marvin (Lititia) McKesson of Greenville, NC; brothers, George (Louise) McKesson of Greensboro, NC, William (Jerry) McKesson of Asheville, NC and John (Dottie) McKesson of Marion; sisters Dottie (Danny) Ervin of Marion; Evelyn McKesson of Baltimore, MD, Betty McKesson of Marion and Elsie McKesson of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren, Karene Ingram, Kelly, James, Alicia, and Bianca McKesson.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 12:00 PM at Addies Chapel United Methodist Church in Marion. The family will receive friends at 11:30 AM prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at McDowell Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Kirksey Funeral Home, Marion, NC.
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Margaret McIvee Bowman
June 16, 2017
Was sorry to learn of Marvin's passing. My deepest sympathy to Mary,son Marvin, all his brothers and sisters. Marvin was a wonderful person. He will certainly be missed. My prayers are for the McKessons during this difficult time.
Wilma McIver Andrews
June 16, 2017
Mary and Tom McKesson raised a beautiful family and I am proud to say they were our friends. I, through my sister, still keep up with the McKesson children. My love, prayers and thoughts are with Marvin's siblings during these difficult days. God bless.
Linda Transou
June 13, 2017
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear of Marvin's death. He was such a nice man, and I have fond memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love.
June 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. He will missed by the volunteers at McDowell hospital.
Linda S. Stevens
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