Marion, Larry Wayne
Larry Wayne Marion, 63, of Pearisburg, passed away in Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 14th. He was born in Charlottesville, VA and was the son of the late George W. Marion, Sr. and Pauline Marion DeBord.
Besides his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, George W. Marion, Jr., sister-in-law, Linda Marion and sister-in-law Betty Marion. He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Marion, daughter Lori Marion Shannon and husband Eric, grandchildren Parker and Audya, brother Lewis Marion, brother Tommy Cole and Barb Dean, sister and brother-in-law, Mary Glenn and Jack McCall and many special nieces and nephews.
Givens Funeral Home will be handling all arrangements. Family will receive friends beginning at 4:00, Monday, October 17th at the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 18th at 4:00 in the Giles High School Auditorium. A graveside service will follow at The Memorial Gardens of New River Valley in Blacksburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church. Family will be gathering at the home of Lori Shannon. The family would like to extend their extreme gratitude for all of the prayers, calls and visits, but especially the willingness of so many in the community that were there in our time of need.
October 17, 2016 @ 7:51 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Marion brightened this sad world we live in with his loving heart and his incredible smile. He was a blessing to all who had the opportunity to meet him. He was one of my favorite teachers and also one of my children’s favorites as well. There were a lot of years between those times but he was the same wonderful teacher with the same values and care for his students, both inside the walls of GHS as well as outside them. Our entire community is hurting and the outpouring of love toward your family is not at all surprising to me. I see all the wonderful memories shared on social media by so many people and even though I am sad, these images make me smile. He was an inspiration to many. God Bless you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
October 17, 2016 @ 6:32 pm
Joyce and Lori,
My heart is broken for you and I pray for Gods peace and comfort over you. I loved Mr. Marion and I truly owe him so much. He was such a wonderful and sweet man. I will always remember the compassion and encouragement he gave to a shy young girl who loved to sing and I will never forget how he helped me to find my voice. Heaven is a much more beautiful place and the music is that much more sweet. God bless you all.
Michelle Meredith-Owen