Marvin Wheeler Harp, age 77, a resident of 2925 North Lynnbank Road, died Monday, December 10, 2012 at Maria Parham Medical Center.Born on November 8, 1935 in Vance County, he was the son of Genie Marvin Harp and Jamie Grissom Harp.Marvin was a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ and was retired from Harriett and Henderson Yarns, Inc.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery, 1470 N. Lynnbank Rd. Henderson, NC 27537, conducted by the Rev. Tammy Ayscue.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Harp of the home; two sons, Donald Ray Harp of Henderson and Marvin Joel Harp of Norlina; two sisters, Edna H. King and Frances H. Roberson both of Henderson; two brothers, Alton Harp and Hartwell Harp also of Henderson; and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ Building Fund, C/O Dolores Grissom, 140 East Main St. Kittrell, NC 27544.