Obituary of Garnett Marston

Garnett Hugh Marston, 74, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Person County, NC on June 22, 1934 he was a son of the late John Albert Marston and Marie Palmer Marston and was the husband of Violet Wootton Marston. Mr. Marston was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean conflict. He retired from General Electric as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church and the Marshall Lodge AF & AM. He was a umpire with the Little League and kept the statistics for the Brookville High School football program. In addition to his wife he is survived by three grandsons, Chris Marston and his wife, Keri, Jason Marston and Jonathan Marston. A daughter in law, Dawn Marston Hartman of NC. Two brothers, Reed Marston and Kenneth Marston both of NC. Two sisters, Joyce Garrett and Doris Stephens both of NC. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sons, Wendell Marston, Kendall Marston and Michael Marston. A brother, Haywood Marston and a sister, Eunice Ashley. A Celebration of Garnett's Life and Faith will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Harlow officiating. Interment will take place at 3:30 PM at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Roxboro, NC with the Rev. Raymond Wooten officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Friday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.