Bob "Pete" Marcum

April 28, 1934 - April 7, 2013

Big Stone Gap VA, Bob "Pete" Marcum, 78, passed away on Sunday, (April 7 2013) at his residence in the Southern Section of Big Stone Gap. Bob held several jobs in his life, including as a steel mill worker, and he worked for the Wise County Housing Authority. He had one of the most beautiful gardens in and around Big Stone, and was always willing to give his hard work to anyone who would need it. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by one son, Billy Joe Marcum; his parents, Willie and Maxie Marcum; his brother, Doyle "Butch" Marcum; and, sisters-in-law, Betty Marcum and Delores Marcum. He is survived by his wife, Nina; his three children, Bob Marcum, Jr. and wife Debbie, Gary Marcum and wife Lisa, and Sybil and husband David Romeo, all of OH; six grandchildren, Troy, Chase, Jennifer, Michelle, Paula and Sabrina; four brothers and sisters, Sarah and husband Frank Clark of Big Stone Gap, Marjore and husband Kyle Mullins of Jonesville, Joe Marcum and wife Nell of Crestview, FL, Jerry Marcum of Big Stone Gap; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog "Chico;" and a host of other very close relatives and friends. Special friends are Millie Carroll, Sherriff Ronnie Oaks, Lawrence and Betty Baker, Blake Wilson and Micheal Riebe. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday (April 9, 2013) at Holding Funeral Home (17. E. 3rd St. N) in Big Stone Gap. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Preacher Paul Strong, and Pastor Mike Dalton officiating. Special singing will be provided by Susie Swinney. To view the obituary and send the family condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home of Big Stone Gap is honored to serve the Marcum Family.