Leroy Grady Marlowe, 82, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born September 3, 1936 in Wilkes County to the late William Archie Marlowe and Ethel Livingston Marlowe. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Cindy Welborn; grandson Jonathan Welborn; sister Pauline Cleary; brother Floyd Marlowe. Surviving are his daughter Donna (Kenny) Joyner; grandchildren Carley Joyner, Tiffany Martin; sisters Helen Reavis, Mildred Moore, Hazel Wagoner; brothers Wayne (Nina) Marlowe, Paul Marlowe; sister in law Violet Marlowe; special K9 friend Red. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM Monday May 20, 2019 at South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. His funeral will be at 3:00 PM following the visitation at the church by Dr. Phil Beavers and Rev. Chris Hauser. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.