When Orbit came to Texas for work I loved this guy.  So unusual but had southern gentlemen charm.  I’m sorry I didn’t know he passed.  Orbits mother so kind and this was a time in my life I needed a friend .  He was that

I have Great memories from Orbit and his sweet mother.  When he worked in Texas and we became friends - He taught me about Alabama and he embraced everyone as friends.  I lost touch - but never the memories.  In Jesus hands 

I am so sorry for your loss. He is in the arms of God

My deepest sympathies to all of Orbits family and friends for your loss. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. I'm privileged to carry high school memories of fun and laughter with him. He was everyone's friend, and will surely be missed.

I will miss Orbit's warm smile and easy laugh. "Tronnie" knew how to make the best of what life gave him. I know this is just another frontier for him and wish I could hear him telling about it. His time came too soon, but he did make good use of the time he had. Some exist. Orbit lived. To quote someone wiser than me. "I'm not going to cry because he's gone. I'm going to smile because he lived." I hope that you, his dear family members, can find peace and comfort in the love that you shared with him. I know he greatly appreciated it.

So sorry to hear of Orbits passing... he was one of a kind,,,,

I can still see the 13 year-old face of the boy I knew as Orbit behind this picture. My memories of you and your family are forever a part of my inner landscape. Fly high, Orbit. Reach for the stars and beyond as your name suggests, and rest in eternal peace.

The song is ended, but the melody lingers on...
Irving Berlin

Rest In Peace Orbit. May the memories you cherish comfort you during this difficult time.

Orbit, I bet your playing that harmonica high on the mountain ! You Will forever  be missed  my  dear sweet  friend.

Prayers for family.  I knew Orbit when he was young.  He was a gentle, sweet spirit.  I will always love that young boy.

Prayers for all the Marcum family. Haven't seen Orbit in several years. He was a good man. Always enjoyed talking to him . Always considered him a good friend. Larry Parker

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David "Orbit" Marcum

October 18, 1957 – November 4, 2017

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