Arthur Coleman Marion
1944 - 2024
Arthur “Ottie” Coleman Marion passed away October 29, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was born February 29, 1944 in Surry County to the late Jesse and Frankie Marion
Ottie, along with his brother Grady, owned and operated Northside Service Station, formerly Northside Texaco, at the corner of Patterson and Indiana Ave. in Winston-Salem for more than 50 years. The workday never ended at the Station. Ottie would make his way to Surry County to the family home place where he and his brothers and sisters grew up working in tobacco. Through the years Ottie and his brothers continued to enjoy working together on the farm raising cows, cutting hay and tending land. Ottie was loved and will be greatly missed.
Ottie is survived by his children Ray Wiggins, Cheri Sapp (Randy) and David Marion; grandchildren, Jessica Smith (Colt), Hillary Sapp; great grandchildren, Addison, Levi, Riley, and River. He is also survived by his brothers, Roger Marion, and Steve Marion; and sisters, Jeanie Searcy, Carol Smith (Ed), and Judy Bullington (Wick), in addition to many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date.
**In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the General Fund at Fairview Church of Shoals, 3692 Quaker Church Rd., Pinnacle, NC 27043.