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JOSEPH DONALD MARCUM

Joseph Donald Marcum, 83, of New Boston, Texas passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in a local nursing facility. Mr. Marcum was born December 5, 1938 in Bowie County, Texas. He was a retired Salesman for Riviera Ladies Accessories, member of Alvarado Methodist Church, a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve and is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ellenga, sisters Murva Marcum Lawless, Murlee ‘BB’ Marcum Sherwin, brother James ‘Buddy’ Marcum, parents Roy and Rosa Marcum and grand nephew Leo Cook. He is survived by 6 nieces and nephews, Cynthia and husband Cecil Cook of Kilgore, Texas, Brenda and husband Donald Roberts of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Lisa and husband Paul Goettle of Longview, Texas, Natasha and husband Donald Blackburn of Avery, Texas, Gary and wife Diane Marcum of Denton, Texas, Gregory and wife Angela Marcum of Houston, Texas, 7 great nieces and nephews, 9 great grand nieces and nephews and a number of other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Rock Hill Cemetery with Bro. Steve Minter officiating. Interment is under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas. Online registration may be made at www.batesrolffuneralhome.com.

Published February 3, 2022

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