Jerry E. Marcum
May 4, 1938 - November 29, 2017
Big Stone Gap, VA Jerry E. Marcum, 79, of the Cadet Community, passed away on Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2017) at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap. He was a truck driver for various companies throughout his career. He was a Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Ferguson Marcum; his parents, Willie B. and Maxie M. (McDavid) Marcum; sisters, Marjorie Mullins and Sarah Clark, his twin; and brothers, Bob “Pete” Marcum and Doyle “Butch” Marcum. Surviving are three sons, Garth Marcum and wife, Dulcie, of the home, Michael Marcum and wife, LisAnn, and Chad Marcum, both of Norton, VA; four grandchildren, Makayla Marcum, Matthew Marcum, Alexis Kilbourne and fiancé, Blake Patrick, and Taylor Marcum; one brother, Joe Marcum and wife, Nell of Crestview, FL; several nieces and nephews, and his granddog, “Bella.” The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday (Dec. 4, 2017) at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap. The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tony Nunley officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Riverview Cemetery in East Stone Gap, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center, 671 Highway 58 E, Norton, VA 24273. To view the obituary online and offer condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is serving Mr. Marcum’s family.
Big Stone Gap, VA Jerry E. Marcum, 79, of the Cadet Community, passed away on Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2017) at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap. He was a truck driver for various companies throughout his career. He was... View Obituary & Service Information