Jerry Lynn Marlowe

Jerry Lynn Marlowe, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born September 9, 1946, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Janie Deal Marlowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest, Charlie and Tony Marlowe, and a sister, Peggy Deal.

Loving family members include his wife, Carol Hawks Marlowe, his daughter, Tamara Marlowe of Salisbury; step-son, Christopher Hawks of Concord; his brothers, Donald Marlowe, Kannapolis and Albert Marlowe of Rising Fawn, GA, sisters, Linda Bostian and Ann Baxter (Jerry) of Kannapolis; numerous nieces and nephews; and his loved fur babies, Cindy, Heidi and Chessie. 

Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Odell School. Following graduation, enlisted in the US Marine Corp. After a brief return to live in Kannapolis, he joined the US Coast Guard, where among other assignments, served one year as a lighthouse keeper at Burnt Island, ME. He was also a member of the 1454 Transportation Company of the North Carolina National Guard in Concord. He was activated to regular Army during Desert Storm initiative. Mr. Marlowe was previously employed by Cannon Mills, Freightliner Mfg., and retired from Casco Signs in Concord.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the DAV in Concord, the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1722 in Kannapolis, and the American Rifle Association.

Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and had a special love for dirt track racing, sponsoring several local teams. He also enjoyed dancing and could be found many Friday and Saturday nights on the dance floor at the Concord Senior Center. Jerry always loved being outside working on his farm and enjoying nature. When he didn’t have anything else to do, he liked to sit on the porch with his family and three fur babies.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday, August 30th at Whitley’s Funeral Home.  Services to remember and celebrate the life of Mr. Marlowe will begin at 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Concord.

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