Bobby Larry Marbry beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, Uncle, and brother passed away at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS on July 9, 2023 at the age of 84. Bob was born February 26, 1939 to Ed G. Marbry and Lorene Brown Marbry in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Tech High School, and Shelby State Community College.
Bob also served in the United States Army 1962 - 1964. He retired, at the rank of Lieutenant, from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department after 25 years of dedicated service. He also served with the U.S. Marshal’s Office after retiring from the Sheriff’s Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Marbry; parents, E.G. and Lorene Marbry, and brothers Edwin Marbry and James Marbry. He is survived by his children Lurae Holmes of Byhalia, MS, Robin David (Mike), Gulf Shores, AL; Patrick Brooks (Sharon), Munford, TN; David Brooks (Maggie), Atlanta, GA; Larry Brooks (Jane), Pensacola FL, and Lauretta Merideth, West Memphis, AR; and brother Tom (Liz) Marbry of Memphis, TN. Bob had 12 grandchildren, 20 grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family from 9 a.m. to until service time at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue with interment at Memphis Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Alzheimers Association, https://act.alz.org/donate
www.Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000 www.familyfuneralmemphis.com
