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Marion Askins Obituary
Marion Askins, 78 died Monday February 24, 2003 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.
He was born June 29, 1924 in Hartsville, SC a son of the late M.K. and Sarah B. Johnson Askins.
Mr. Askins was a longtime resident of Myrtle Beach, he was an active member and deacon of Ocean View Baptist Church. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the 36th Infantry Division, the 8th Army Air Corps and a recipient of the Purple Heart and three Bronze Service Stars. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and a retired insurance adjustor with the James C. Green Co. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was also an avid gardener and active community volunteer.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Mary J. Askins of Myrtle Beach, SC, two sons, Timothy Marion Askins and his wife Karen Dyer Askins of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Robert Franklin Askins and his wife Allison Buice Askins of Columbia, SC, a daughter, Angela Askins Tiller and her husband Dr. Gerald Tiller of Georgetown, SC, two brothers, John T. Askins Sr. of Hartsville, SC and W. F. Askins and his wife Ruth Swan Askins of Butner, NC, five grandchildren, Melanie Dawn Smith, Robert Andrew Askins, Katlin Delaney Askins, John Dyer Askins and Laura Abigail Askins, and 13 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday February 27, 2003 at Ocean View Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC with Dr. Steve Cromer officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 PM at Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC.
The family will receive friends at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach, SC on Wednesday February 26, 2003 from 6:00- 8:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to Ocean View Baptist Church, 7300 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic, c/o Memorials and Tributes Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net .
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Von & Libby Baker
March 3, 2003
Mary,
We always looked forward to Sunday mornings and your arrival in the Sunday school class because we new Marion would have some humorous words of wisdom for all of us. That mischievous grin, his uncanny wit and sincere friendliness will always be treasured. We have some wonderful memories that will be cherished forever in our hearts.
Angie (Asher) Smith
March 1, 2003
Dear Miss Mary and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Marion's passing. My prayers are with you all during this time that God would give you comfort.
You both have always been so vital to the ministries of OVBC and I will always have very fond memories of Mr. Marion in the kitchen there.
Much love,
Angie
Julie McInville
February 27, 2003
Dear Mrs. Askins, Angela and Melanie, Tim and Bob, I have just received word about Mr. Askins and I wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time in your life. I have wonderful memories of Mr. Askins. I will always remember how kind and caring he was. My sympathy and love to each of you. Julie
Allan & Loreni Cooper
February 27, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will miss his smiling face but we know his smile is the widest now being with God.
In His Service,
Allan and Loreni Cooper
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Barry King
February 26, 2003
Mrs Askins, your husband was a fine man and I will miss his wit, humor, and warm smile dearly. May the Lord be with you.
University of South Carolina - Columbia Office of the University Registrar
February 26, 2003
A contribution will be sent to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic in memory of Mr. Marion Askins.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Emily Knight
February 26, 2003
Dear Mrs. Askins,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you in the recent loss of your beloved husband and the father of your children. I know Mr. Askins must have been a very fine man because your son, Bob, is my immediate boss at the University and he is one of the finest gentleman that I know; he is also a wonderful father as I am sure his own father was his example.
May God bless you & your loved ones, and I pray that His peace will be with you!
Most sincerely, Emily Knight
Andrew Bigony
February 26, 2003
May the LORD our GOD comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jay Nelson
February 26, 2003
Thanks Mr. Askins for all you did for me as a child, you gave me ny best friend Bob with whom I had some great times. You were always there for us as kids. you would let me stay at your home, and would bring Bob to my house. Once I was on a date and my batterery in my car went out, I walked five blocks to your house at 10 pm and you carried me back to the car, jumped it and got us going again, never saying one harsh word about helping. I could go on for ever. Thanks for being there for me...and thanks for Bob.....
God Bless your family...
Jay Nelson
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