Mr. Kenneth W. Marlin, Jr., 75, was born on August 3, 1947, in Winston-Salem, NC to Kenneth W. Marlin, Sr. and Christine Luckey Marlin. He departed this life peacefully at Novant Medical Center on May 20, 2023. He fought a courageous battle through several illnesses.

He graduated from Paisley High School in 1965. He attended Winston-Salem State University with a major in Business. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969. He was a faithful 3rd shift supervisor, at RJR Tobacco/ Archer Aluminum for 37 years.

Kenneth loved the Lord and accepted the Lord as his personal savior before departing this world. His past church affiliation was at Greater Faith Deliverance Center.  Kenneth had a love for nice things. He had a line of exotic cars, kept his home and yard immaculate. Before his health declined, he loved designing his home for renovation and had a keen vision for interior style. He loved westerns, home cooked meals, playing cards and he loved his family. He especially loved his long talks and laughter with many of his friends, Nathaniel Holiday, Chiquita and Walt.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother Jackie Lee Marlin; and his brother-in-law, James A. Price Sr.

He is survived by his loving and precious children, Jazmin Marlin, Kenneth W. Marlin, III, Charmon Baker (Michael) and Karlton Jones (Rachel); his wife, Belva S. Marlin; his granddaughter, Jayden Marlin; five grandsons, Michael Baker, Trajan Baker, Bryce Baker, Noah Jones and Elijah Jones; his loving sister, Emma Price; his niece, Penny Price Reid; nephews, Artie Price and Jermaine Marlin;  and a host of cousins, family, and friends.

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."  II Timothy 4:6-8

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, May 29, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00am on Tuesday at the Chapel.