Marvin Greer

March 10, 1930 - September 18, 2008

Marvin G. Greer, age 78, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia.  He was a life long resident of Washington County, Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Myrtle Greer and a sister, Mary Burnette. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict.   He was a retiree of Columbus McKinnon Corporation. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Betty Mullen Greer; three daughters, Sharon Atkins and  husband, Robert, of Damascus, Virginia, Vickie Parker and husband, Fred, of Abingdon, Virginia, and Glenda Stevens and husband, Steve, of Abingdon, Virginia;  one son, Mitchel Greer and Kim Snidow, of Damascus, Virginia; five grandchildren, Amy Perrigan and husband, Keith, of Abingdon, Virginia, Jimmy Atkins and wife, Tabitha, of Lexington, Kentucky, Michael Erik Tate, Drew Greer, and Sage Greer, all of Damascus, Virginia; five great grandchildren, Alexis and Isaac Perrigan, Austin and Cameron Atkins, and Sydney Tate; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Virginia with Pastor John Price officiating.  Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard.  Pallbearers will be Robert Atkins, Drew Greer, Sage Greer, Fred Parker, Keith Perrigan, Steve Stevens, Erik Tate, and Lee Wise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court GlenAllen, VA 23060.  There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at anytime at the residence. Online condolences may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com.  Mr. Greer and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Street, Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.