John Marcus Womble, 45, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Polk County, Tenn., to Dessie Dillard Womble of Hayesville and the late Steven Marcus Womble.
John was a 1990 Hayesville graduate and participated in many sports.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and had worked in road construction as a heavy equipment operator.
John loved spending time with his family and hatchet throwing.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Patricia Dillard and O’dell Dillard.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Andrea Worley Womble; a son, David Worley of Murphy; a daughter, Adena Wright Gibby and husband Randy of Murphy; a brother, David Womble of Hayesville; a sister, Shanda Womble of Hayesville; three grandchildren, Codie Burnett, Caileigh Burnett and Cambria Gibby; niece, Jennifer Barton; nephew, Josh Barton; aunts, Patsy Dillard and Janet Barton and husband Bobby; mother-in-law, Katherine Dailey of Murphy; and father-in-law, Branson A. Worley of
Hayesville.
A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Ranger Baptist Church. Dr. Chester Jones officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the VFW Post No. 10222, Joe Miller Elkin American Legion Post No. 96, DAV Chapter No. 73, American Legion Post No. 532 of Hayesville and VFW Post No. 6812. Pallbearers were Derrick Wilson, Jamie Allen, John Henry Gaither, Dillon Bryant and Randy Ashley. Honorary pallbearers will be David Worley and Josh Barton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rathbun House, Asheville, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or to the family to help with expenses, 29 Sunrise St., Murphy, NC 28906.
You may send tributes to the Womble family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.