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Obituary For Peyton Marbury

Graveside service for Peyton Marbury, 73, of Montgomery, AL, formerly Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2020, at Memory Hill Cemetery, US Highway 280/431 East, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Claude Shurford will officiate.

Mr. Marbury, who passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Montgomery, AL, was born November 3, 1946 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Marbury will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

At an early age, he confessed Christ and united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama. He later joined Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama where he served as a Deacon and Board Leader of the Missionary Ministry. After moving to Montgomery, Alabama, he attended his wife’s church, Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church in Montgomery, Alabama.

Peyton was a member of the J.W. Darden High School Class of 1965. He worked for the Opelika Housing Authority and retired from Opelika Power after many years of service.

Mr. Marbury, a proud parent and grandparent, enjoyed watching his children participate in sports and other activities. He served as Past Worshipper Master for a Modern Free Masonic Lodge. He was an avid University of Alabama Sports (Football) Fan, always yelled “Roll Tide”.

Survivors include: his wife, Gloria Patterson Marbury of Montgomery, AL; six children, Lamar Marbury of Auburn, AL, Tonia Marbury-Phillips of Clarksville, TN, Michael (Tonya) Heard, Erica Baker-Norris both of Opelika, AL, Peyton Deandrea (Tawan) Marbury of Atlanta, GA, Courtney Germain (Ashley) Marbury of Denver, CO; step-daughter, Maletreate Thomas of Montgomery, AL; one sister, Elizabeth Marbury Taylor of Opelika, AL; two brothers, Willie Andrew “Bro” Marbury of Auburn, AL and Charles (Jo Ann) Marbury of Opelika, AL; two sisters-in-law, Pearline Holston of Montgomery, AL and Louise Collier of Opelika, AL; brother-in-law, Curtis (Dorothy) Patter of Camp Hill, AL; two special nieces, Marilyn Patterson and Stephanie Taylor both of Opelika, AL; a host grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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My Deepest Condolences to the Family continued prayers for the days to come The Stinson and Calloway Family

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Sending condolences to the Marbury family, sorry to hear about the passing of Peyton.RIP Peyton.

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Remembering Peyton, a childhood friend. Condolences to the family. James and Janyce Strickland

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To Gloria and family Please know that I am thinking of you and also praying that the Lord give you strength, comfort, and peace as you go through this difficult time. Just remember you are never alone...." the Lord will never leave you are forsake you." Sincere sympathy and Mary Bickerstaff Buchanan and family

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