Obituary:White Sulphur Springs-Robert "Bob" Uel Marion, 87, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2002 in Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea after an extended illness. Born May 4, 1915, at Green Sulphur Springs, he was a son of the late David Preston and Minnie Callison Marion. Raised on his parent's 80-acre farm at Green Sulphur Springs, he graduated in the Class of 1934 from Green Sulphur District High School, attended and pursued agricultural studies at West Virginia University, then returned home to operate the family farm until he was called to serve his country.
Mr. Marion was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a professional fireman, retiring in 1973, holding the rank of Captain in the Paterson, NJ Fire Department, a position he held for many years. He was a member of the Paterson Fireman's Benevolent Association, was a former member of the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Club and was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. While serving his country, he was educated in several training schools for airplane body and engine repair which included the B-29 engine and the auxiliary system and also became an instructor for the airplane and engine mechanics classes. Preceding him in death were: his first wife, Adrian K. Marion in 1987, a sister and two brothers. Survivors include: his wife of 15 years, Gladys Feury Marion, at home; daughter, Margaret M. Schollaert and husband, Robert of Chambersburg, PA; son, Robert H. Marion and wife, Nancy of Mancos, CO; five stepsons, Charles Feury and wife, Wilma of Covington, VA, Lonnie Feury and wife, Barbara of Hopewell, VA; Larry Feury and wife, Neva; Jimmy Feury and wife, Mahala and Gary Feury and wife, Carol, all of White Sulphur Springs; two stepdaughters, Donna Miers and husband, Robert of Hopewell, VA and Linda Davidson and husband, Aaron of Rainelle; four grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 1, in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church at Covington, VA, where the Rev. Charles Feury, Rev. Gene Sizemore and Rev. Aaron Davidson officiated. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: the First Pentecostal Church, 610 S. Allegh-any Ave., Covington, VA 24426. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Green Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Green Sulphur Springs. Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Marion was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a professional fireman, retiring in 1973, holding the rank of Captain in the Paterson, NJ Fire Department, a position he held for many years. He was a member of the Paterson Fireman's Benevolent Association, was a former member of the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Club and was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. While serving his country, he was educated in several training schools for airplane body and engine repair which included the B-29 engine and the auxiliary system and also became an instructor for the airplane and engine mechanics classes. Preceding him in death were: his first wife, Adrian K. Marion in 1987, a sister and two brothers. Survivors include: his wife of 15 years, Gladys Feury Marion, at home; daughter, Margaret M. Schollaert and husband, Robert of Chambersburg, PA; son, Robert H. Marion and wife, Nancy of Mancos, CO; five stepsons, Charles Feury and wife, Wilma of Covington, VA, Lonnie Feury and wife, Barbara of Hopewell, VA; Larry Feury and wife, Neva; Jimmy Feury and wife, Mahala and Gary Feury and wife, Carol, all of White Sulphur Springs; two stepdaughters, Donna Miers and husband, Robert of Hopewell, VA and Linda Davidson and husband, Aaron of Rainelle; four grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 1, in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church at Covington, VA, where the Rev. Charles Feury, Rev. Gene Sizemore and Rev. Aaron Davidson officiated. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: the First Pentecostal Church, 610 S. Allegh-any Ave., Covington, VA 24426. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Green Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Green Sulphur Springs. Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary:White Sulphur Springs-Robert "Bob" Uel Marion, 87, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2002 in Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea after an extended illness. Born May 4, 1915, at Green Sulphur Springs, he was a son of the late David Preston and Minnie Callison Marion. Raised on his parent's 80-acre farm at Green Sulphur Springs, he graduated in the Class of 1934 from Green Sulphur District High School, attended and pursued agricultural studies at West Virginia University, then returned home to operate the family farm until he was called to serve his country.
Mr. Marion was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a professional fireman, retiring in 1973, holding the rank of Captain in the Paterson, NJ Fire Department, a position he held for many years. He was a member of the Paterson Fireman's Benevolent Association, was a former member of the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Club and was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. While serving his country, he was educated in several training schools for airplane body and engine repair which included the B-29 engine and the auxiliary system and also became an instructor for the airplane and engine mechanics classes. Preceding him in death were: his first wife, Adrian K. Marion in 1987, a sister and two brothers. Survivors include: his wife of 15 years, Gladys Feury Marion, at home; daughter, Margaret M. Schollaert and husband, Robert of Chambersburg, PA; son, Robert H. Marion and wife, Nancy of Mancos, CO; five stepsons, Charles Feury and wife, Wilma of Covington, VA, Lonnie Feury and wife, Barbara of Hopewell, VA; Larry Feury and wife, Neva; Jimmy Feury and wife, Mahala and Gary Feury and wife, Carol, all of White Sulphur Springs; two stepdaughters, Donna Miers and husband, Robert of Hopewell, VA and Linda Davidson and husband, Aaron of Rainelle; four grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 1, in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church at Covington, VA, where the Rev. Charles Feury, Rev. Gene Sizemore and Rev. Aaron Davidson officiated. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: the First Pentecostal Church, 610 S. Allegh-any Ave., Covington, VA 24426. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Green Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Green Sulphur Springs. Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Marion was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a professional fireman, retiring in 1973, holding the rank of Captain in the Paterson, NJ Fire Department, a position he held for many years. He was a member of the Paterson Fireman's Benevolent Association, was a former member of the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Club and was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. While serving his country, he was educated in several training schools for airplane body and engine repair which included the B-29 engine and the auxiliary system and also became an instructor for the airplane and engine mechanics classes. Preceding him in death were: his first wife, Adrian K. Marion in 1987, a sister and two brothers. Survivors include: his wife of 15 years, Gladys Feury Marion, at home; daughter, Margaret M. Schollaert and husband, Robert of Chambersburg, PA; son, Robert H. Marion and wife, Nancy of Mancos, CO; five stepsons, Charles Feury and wife, Wilma of Covington, VA, Lonnie Feury and wife, Barbara of Hopewell, VA; Larry Feury and wife, Neva; Jimmy Feury and wife, Mahala and Gary Feury and wife, Carol, all of White Sulphur Springs; two stepdaughters, Donna Miers and husband, Robert of Hopewell, VA and Linda Davidson and husband, Aaron of Rainelle; four grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 1, in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church at Covington, VA, where the Rev. Charles Feury, Rev. Gene Sizemore and Rev. Aaron Davidson officiated. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: the First Pentecostal Church, 610 S. Allegh-any Ave., Covington, VA 24426. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Green Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Green Sulphur Springs. Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs was in charge of the arrangements.
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