Birth date: Aug 6, 1934 Death date: Feb 10, 2017
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Clay Barnes Marrs, Johnson City Clay Marrs, 82, of Johnson City died Friday, February 10, 2017 in Johnson City Medical Center from complications of pneumonia. He was the son of the late Dodson and Elizabeth Marrs. He was preceded in death by his twin brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Perry Marrs, his son Dr. Steve Marrs, his daughter, Mendy Hall Marrs, two step daughters, Jan Lindsay and Karen Blevins (Russ), three stepsons, Bo Strickland (Paula), Dr. Doug Strickland (Denise), David Stringland (Janet), 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Clay Marrs graduated from Hampton High School in 1953. He went on to college to pursue a degree in Pharmacy. He graduated from Samford School of Pharmacy in 1959. Upon returning to Johnson City, Clay began his 52 year Pharmacey career at Jones Vance Pharmacy, then Hospital Pharmacy and Blankenship Pharmacy. He spent his last 32 years of his career at Blankenship Pharmacy until his retirement in 2010. Clay Mrrs was active in the Boy Scouts by being a leader in Explorer Post 38. He made numerous trips to Canada with the scouts and help sell thousands of Christmas trees at the Explorer Post 38 tree lot. Mr Marrs was very proud of being the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scout of America. Clay Marrs was an active member for many years in the Rotary International, Service organization. He was a past President of the Rotary Club of Johnson City. Besides the love he had for his family, he loved being at Watauga Lake on their boat the "Bon- Bon". Recently Clay and Bonnie moved to Colonial Hill Retirement Center where he was known as the "Candyman" A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church on February 17. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to First United Mehodist Church, 900 Spring Street, Johnson City, TN Order Flowers Service DetailsFriday, February 17th, 2017 7:00pm, First United Methodist ChurchRead Obituary
We deeply regretted to hear of Clay's passing. He was a warm-hearted man who cared very much about others. Clay was always considered to be a special favorite relative. We will always remember the great time we had when Clay, Bonnie, and brother Ray visited our home in Anchorage. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to Bonnie, Steve, Mendy, and the rest of the family. May Clay rest in peace.
A candle was lit by Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Service lit a memorial candle
on February 13, 2017 3:54 PM
I grew up working at Hospital Pharmacy when Clay came to work there. We spent many days and hours working together. He taught me very much about Pharmacy. Clay always had a great and pleasant attitude which attributed to his success. While I did not continue in Pharmacy and lived in Marietta, GA, I visited Clay when possible at Blankenship Pharmacy on business trips to Johnson City. It was always a pleasure having coffee and remembering past days at Hospital Pharmacy. I certainly had high regards for Clay as a long time friend. My condolences are extended to each member of his family in their loss as well as many others that knew Clay. He will be remembered greatly by all who knew him.
MET THE MARRS AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR HOME AS THE "HOME" HOUSEKEEPER, BEFORE THEY LIVED AT COLONIAL HILL. MR. CLAY WAS ALWAYS GRACIOUS AND ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE WHENEVER WE MET IN THE CORRIDORS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE " LEXINGTON'S CANDYMAN". YOU MADE MY LIFE HAPPIER AND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO BONNIE AND FAMILY. DOREEN FROM THE LEXINGTON.
