Funeral Services for Harry Marlin, age 86, of Brownwood, Texas will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Rock Church Cemetery near Blanket, Texas. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
He passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Harry, the son of Jesse James and Myrtle Green Marlin, was born and raised in Brown County and attended school in Blanket. On April 6, 1943 he joined the United States Army Air Force and served during WW II as a ball turrett gunner on a B17 Bomber. He was honorably discharged on August 2, 1945. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Harry had many professions during his life. He retired as a insurance investigator for Equifax but, was also a former police officer for the city of Brownwood and was a well known author-writer. His enjoyed photography, writing, gardening, traveling to Big Bend and his little dog Bitsy.
Survivors include
His companion of 32 years Bernell Dewees of Brownwood, Texas
Sons: Jimmy Marlin and wife Debbie of Santa Anna, Texas
Ken Marlin and wife Jennifer of Chandler, Arizona
Daughter: Laura Marlin of Brownwood, Texas
Grandchildren: Paul, Colt, Jesse, Levon and Noah Marlin
Jason Gibbs, Jayla Hight
Kenzy Montoya, Zachary Marlin, Sidney Marlin
Close friend: Carla Tate of Brownwood, Texas
Numerous great grandchildren great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters