John R Marple

John Ronald Marple 56, of Mount Clare ascended to heaven Monday, May 27th at the United Hospital Center following an extended illness. He was born September 26, 1956 in Clarksburg, WV; son of the late Delbert and Donna Foutty Marple. John is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Lee (daughter of William and Carole Flowers of Clarksburg) whom he married on September 6, 1974. He is survived by his daughters, Julie R. Cochran and husband David of Keyser, WV; Carie L. Willis and husband Robert of Gulfport, MS;daughter in-law, Christy Marple Drieling of Ludlow, OH; his grandchildren, Audrey and "DJ" David John Cochran; Carley and Josie Marple; Olivia, D'Andre and Robert "Bert" Willis; two brothers, David Marple and wife Tammy; Joe Marple and companion Darbie Lymer; one sister, Karen and husband Mike Vaughan all of Clarksburg; one sister in-law Tara and husband Mike Luton of Fort Pierce, FL and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his loving son Joshua Jon and sister in-law Melanie Flowers. John was a 1974 graduate of Liberty High School. He was employed as the east coast distributor for Enlon and Star Woodworking Machinery and later drove for Centra Busing. He loved hunting, woodworking and spending time with family. His pride and joy were his seven grandchildren. John was a loyal Steelers and Mountaineer Fan. Friends will be received at Davis Funeral Home Friday, May 31, 2013 from 2:00PM - 8:00PM; services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00AM with Reverend Toni Beecher officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Garden Mount Clare. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to People's Hospice, P.O. Box 1680 Clarksburg, WV 26301 in John's Memory. Davis Funeral Home is honored to handle the arrangements for the Marple Family.