Howard Jackie Marlor

Howard Jackie Marlor obituary, Asheville, NC

Howard Jackie Marlor

Howard Marlor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville on Feb. 2, 2025.
Howard Jackie Marlor, 83, of Leicester, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at the NC State Veteran's Home in Black Mountain.
Born February 22, 1941 in Madison Co., NC, Mr. Marlor was a son of the late Preston Kinnley Marlor and Este Mae Payne Marlor. He was also preceded in death by 8 siblings.
Mr. Marlor was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 28 years of service.
Surviving is his wife, Norma Jean McCarson Marlor; daughter, Carolyn Garland Wilson (Michael); son, Howard Jackie Marlor, Jr.; grandchildren, Olivia Mae Chipley, Christopher William Lohr (Michelle), Justin Carl Wood, Samuel Brian Wood and Ashley Widner (Gary); special nephew, Nathan Buckner (Erin); sister-in-law, Kay McCarson and nephew David; and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery Chapel in Black Mountain. The Rev. David Rogers will officiate.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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