Charles "Bruce" Marley

Charles "Bruce" Marley, age 80, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born on March 28, 1937 in Caldwell County, the son of the late Edward "Edd" and Cora M. Marley. He was retired from Sherrill Furniture in Hickory and later in his life, worked for the Convenience Center in Bethlehem. He was a member at Unity Missionary Baptist Church and loved to be outdoors, especially fishing. Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will forever be missed, but always in our hearts. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Bonnie Marley and brother: Bob E. Marley. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 38 years: Dorothy Marley, of the home; daughter: Beverly Newsome (James), of Hudson; sons: Barry Marley, of Saw Mills and Benny Marley, of Bethlehem; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-children: Roger Carlton, Randy Carlton (Lisa), and Diane Carlton, all of Taylorsville and Sandy Davis, of Conover; five step-grandchildren; and a special granddaughter: Erica Sipes, of Conover.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service and the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Byron Repass and Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir.