Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88

Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.

Marvin was born May 8, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Rush Nanney and Georgia Ledford Nanney. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Elokomin during the Korean War. Marvin worked for Burlington Industries and owned and operated Nanney Enterprises.

Marvin was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro.

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 wife of 35 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; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one yet to be born great-grandchild; special brothers and friends, Tracy Allred and Jimmy Hamrick.

The funeral was held January 18 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eric Yelton officiating. Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.