Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.
Marvin was born Wednesday, May 8, 1935 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rush Nanney and Georgia Ledford Nanney. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy and served on the USS Elokomin during the Korean War. Marvin worked for Burlington Industries and owned and operated Nanney Enterprises. He enjoyed fishing with his grandson, Curtis. and loved spending time with family. Marvin was a dedicated member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro having served on several committees. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Bo Biddy; siblings, Rush Jr. Nanney, Dorsey Nanney, Jerry Nanney, Hubert Nanney, Wayne Nanney and sisters, Ann Tallent and Connie Barber.
Those left to treasure fond memories are his beloved wife of thirty-five years, Roselia Allred Nanney; daughters, Rhonda Blanton (Lawrence) of Cliffside and Gwan McKee (Tom) of Mooresboro; stepchildren, Heidi Ingle (Jody) of Mooresboro; Nelson Lowery (Lynn) of Rutherfordton and Julia Mathis (Brad) of Caroleen; grandchildren, Jerry McCraw (Laura), Amy Parker (Chris), Hannah Whitaker (Tyler), Miranda Ingle, Madison Ingle, Curtis Mathis, Bethany Mathis, Cody Mathis, Benjamin Mathis, Lindsey King; great-grandchildren, Mallory, Katlyn, Morgan, Kase, Wrenn, Kenzie and (yet to be born) Mason Joseph Crain; special brothers and friends, Tracy Allred and Jimmy Hamrick.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 18th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Eric Yelton officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard following the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
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