Obituary of Monzell D. Marple

Monzell D. Marple Monzell D. Marple, age 81, of Buckhannon, WV, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Country Living Personal Care Home in Jane Lew, WV. He was born March 8, 1934 in Hackers Creek, WV, a son of the late Mallalieu and Ethel Hinzman Marple. On April 4, 1953 he married Arlena Blanche Warner who preceded him in death on October 7, 2010. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Earl Marple. He is survived by one son, Mark Marple and wife Connie of Buckhannon, WV; one daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Bennett and husband Bruce of Hodgesville, WV; one granddaughter, Samantha Leput and husband Neil of Short Gap, WV; one grandson, Jeremy Bennett and wife Amanda of Buckhannon and one great-grandson, Lance Leput of Short Gap. Mr. Marple was a Dairy Farmer. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Macedonia United Methodist Church. Monzell was an avid piano player and had played piano in the church since he was 11 years old. Friends will be received Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 3 PM-7 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rodney Heckert officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.