Ned O. Parlin

Ned O. Parlin, 80, of Marietta passed away 2:35 am, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Marietta Center.

He was born on October 31, 1929 in Marietta to Floyd Mitchell and Fay Keney Parlin. Ned was a 1947 graduate of Marietta High School.  After graduation Ned joined the US Air Force, where he served 4 years with his twin brother Ted as a Sr. Aircraft Mechanic.  Desiring to return home, he declined officer training and went to work at Union Carbide.  In 1960 he earned an Associate’s degree from Marietta College.  In 1985 he retired from Elkem Metals (formerly Union Carbide) after 33 years of service.  He was a member of the Harmar Hill Church of Christ.  Ned was also a member of American Legion Post 64 and the Marietta Boat Club for many years. 

Ned loved his family, was a good provider, and helped others in many ways from repairing their lawn mowers to mowing their yards.  He also enjoyed sharing Marietta history with everyone, driving his truck “Old Blue” with his faithful dog Randy by his side, and working in the yard; he was especially proud of his 75 year old Night Blooming Cereus he got from his mother.  Hanging the American flag in the morning and taking it down in the evening was a daily ritual.

On May 16, 1949 he married Barbara Faye Delong who preceded him death October 24, 2001.

Surviving are daughters: Elizabeth (John) Storms of Apex, NC, Leslie (Robert) Reynolds, of Vincent, Peggy (Rick) McAtee , of Marietta and Nedra (Rex) Pottmeyer of Marietta and son, Steve (Melissa) Parlin of Marietta.  Also surviving are grandchildren Jenni Goddard, Rob Reynolds, Tobey Burroughs, Yvonne Gilders, Derick Reynolds, Rick Jr. and Travis McAtee, David and Stacy Pottmeyer and Sophia Parlin and 10 great grandchildren: Seth, Sara, James, Jacob, Caitlyn, Devanne, Kodi, Maggie, and Ryan.  Sisters Jeanne Wening of Marietta, Neta O’Connell and Jerry Wronker both of Florida and brother Lynn Parlin of Zanesville also survive.

In addition to his parents and wife, sisters Sue Mitchell and Norma Johnson and brothers Robert, Floyd, and Ted preceded Ned in death.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm Sunday, March 7th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Evangelists Terry Varner and J.D. Conley officiating.  Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 pm Saturday. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8.  Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.mslfuneralhome.com.