Charles David Marbry's Obituary
Charles David Marbry, 90, of Albemarle, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 in his home. His funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at Union Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Jeremy Blake officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM at the church prior to the service.
Born May 26, 1934 in Stanly County, NC, he was the son of the late Roy Marbry and Bernice Furr Marbry. He was the owner and operator of D & M Meat Packing for 40 years. Mr. Marbry also owned David’s mobile homes in Norwood for a number of years. David was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and held a Doctor of Theology degree, and was an active member of the Gideons, when his health permitted. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Army Security Agency. In his youth, David was an Eagle Scout and continued his contribution to scouting by serving as the Leader of Scout Troop 80.
Mr. Marbry is survived by his wife, Doris Ellen Ingold Marbry, of the home. Other survivors include sister Paulette Marbry of Eden, NC, stepdaughter Charlotte Poplin of Albemarle, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons Dennis Robert Marbry and Charles David "Chuck" Marbry Jr., brother Roy Henderson "Hink" Marbry, sister Joan Marbry Best, and stepdaughter Wilma Howard.
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