Kenny Marcum, 69, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born November 11, 1951 in Vicco, Kentucky, son of Georgia Feltner Marcum and Master Sergeant Ernest Marcum. He graduated from Baker High School in 1969 and Columbus College in 1973 earning a degree in History. He returned to college to add a second degree in Accounting. Upon completion, he became a Certified Public Accountant. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Troy State University.
Kenny began his career as a History teacher at Faith Junior High, Fort Benning, Georgia. Once he became a Certified Public Accountant, he served as Business Manager for Royal Oldsmobile of Columbus. He continued his accounting career with Communicorp and AFLAC. He retired from Troy University where he held the title of Chief Business Officer and Director of Tax Services. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, the American Institute of CPA's, President and Chairman of the Board of The Ridges of Green Island Condominium Association, and a former member of the East Columbus Rotary Club.
All his life he enjoyed hunting, fresh and saltwater fishing, athletics, and all types of music. Tennis was a favorite hobby, and he was a part of many tennis teams. He especially enjoyed coaching and watching his children, Polly and Daniel, play various sports and in recent years watching his granddaughters, Sally and Louise. In retirement, he would go offshore fishing and became a licensed boat captain.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Marcum Grimes. He is lovingly survived by his daughter, Pauline Louise Marcum Fowler (Wade); and son Daniel Glenn Marcum; granddaughters, Sara Glenn Fowler and Catherine Louise Fowler; his sisters, Carolyn Marcum West (Derrell), Charlotte Marcum Franklin (Michael), Janie Marcum Henderson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In keeping with efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, the family will hold a private graveside service in Riverdale Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia or a favorite charity of your choice.
To share fond memories and condolences with the Marcum family please visit www.shcolumbus.com.
