Donald Lee Marion

Mr. Donald Lee Marion, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was born in Surry County the son of the late Sidney Sherman Marion and Nora Hunt Marion. He was a member of Pilot View United Methodist Church in Shoals, NC. Donald served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 32 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Lee Marion Jr., two sisters, June M. Hicks and Nina M. Cook and two brothers, Charlie Marion and Dean Marion. Donald is survived by his wife, Kay Covington Marion, three sisters, Gertrude M. Allen and husband Clarence of Shoals, Violet M. Simmons of Rural Hall and Roxie M. Schaffer of Conway, SC, two brothers, Mack Marion and wife Joan of Jacksonville, NC and Nat Marion and wife Carolyn of North Wilkesboro, a special niece, Debbie Sheek of Rural Hall, two special nephews, Scotty and Joel Marion both of Shoals, special friend, Peggy Marion of Westfield and by several other nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Donald will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Fairview United Methodist Church in Shoals with Bro. Don Collins and Mr. Scott Marion officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Joel and Teresa Marion. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Buddy Marion, 3562 Quaker Church Rd., Pinnacle, NC 27043.

Memorials:
Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Buddy Marion, 3562 Quaker Church Rd., Pinnacle, NC 27043.

Cemetery:
Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery

Service:
Service at 02:00pm on February 21, 2009 at Graveside