He was a 1945 graduate of Staley High School and was a loyal member of Smithwood Christian Church where he served as church secretary for 30+ years, deacon, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School. Marvin worked in the textile industry for 23 years and retired from Worcester Valve Company in Liberty.
Marvin loved gardening. He was born with two green thumbs, if he could have planted a money tree it would have produced $1 Million. Everyone around knew him and Veral for their persimmon puddings and fried apple pies.
He was the son of the late Willie Bascom and Nancy Pearl Duncan Lineberry; and was also preceded in death by one son, Donald Grayling Lineberry; sisters, Estelle Hackney, Lucy Mae Lineberry and Earline McMasters; and brothers, Odell Lineberry and Joseph Lineberry.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Smithwood Christian Church with Rev. Derrick Smith officiating; burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 70 years, Veral Layton Lineberry of the home; son, Allen Ray Lineberry and his wife, Deborah of Summerville, SC; two grandsons,; three granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smithwood Christian Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Libby Humble, 6418 Smithwood Road, Liberty, NC 27298.
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