JAMES F. MARLING

He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on April 29, 1927, son of the late James A. Marling and Leona Snyder Marling.

Jim was a retired press operator and inspector from International Harvester and was active in his Union. He was a member of Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He had a true passion for automobiles and was known for his athletic prowess. Jim had been the subject of an expose “Daddy’s World, Portrait of a Stamping Plant”. He was a frequent attendee on the Liars Bench.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, David and James “Bibby” Marling; two grandchildren, Samuel Luke and Taylor Rae; and three sisters, Betty, Edith and Donna.

Surviving are his two daughters, Kathleen (Randy) Persinger and Dianne (Ed) Good; a daughter-in-law, Laurie Marling; the mother of his children, Rose Culleton Marling Grammar; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Scott (Julie), Elaine (Brian), Ed Mark (Jessica), Jed (Mandy), Emily Rose, Nick, Austin and David Patrick II; 10 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, John William, Amanda (Thomas), Jocelyn, Samantha Rose, Maggie, Elizabeth, Ayla, Ensley, and Roman; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryleigh and Lillian Rose; nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Randy Weaver officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.