Rev. Larry Marlin, 60, of Dalton went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 6th, 2018. He was the pastor of Unity Baptist Church, in Dalton, for the last 28 years. He deeply loved his church family, and brought glory to the Lord in serving them well. His desire was always that God would get the glory in everything in his life. He lived as a faithful servant to his Master.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Marlin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Angela Marlin; his daughter and son-in-law, Bethany and Blake Gentry; sons, Jared Marlin and Joshua Marlin; grandchildren, Noah, Madeline, and Josiah Gentry- all of Dalton. He is also survived by his father, Walter Marlin, as well as his brother and sister-in-law, Layne and Lynn Marlin- all of Ocala, FL.
The family will receive friends at Unity Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 10th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 11th, at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McKinney and Randy Coppock officiating.
Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon’s International, c/o Gideon’s North Camp, P.O. Box 3992, Dalton, GA 30719, or to the Women’s Enrichment Center, 109 W. Gordon St., Dalton, GA 30720. “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement.” ~Hebrews 9:27
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
LOVE FUNERAL HOME, 706-278-3313.
