John Kenneth Marchman

Highlands - John Kenneth Marchman passed away Friday September 7, 2012 at the age of 56 after a brief illness.

Ken was born in Atlanta on November 4th 1955 and grew up in the Buckhead area. Ken was a third generation home builder working with his family at Marchman and Sons before starting his own business. Ken attended Marist High School and Georgia Southern College. Ken was so full of life and his wit and humor will be remembered by all. He loved being with family and friends and was always the life of the party. Ken was an avid traveler and one of his favorite sayings was "Travel is an education that you give yourself". Ken and his wife Kathy were rarely seen apart. Their love for each other was apparent to anyone they encountered. He lived his life by their song "Moon River". Ken was also a writer and kept a daily journal which many friends would love to read. Even though Ken's life was cut short he lived life to the fullest every day. He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Katherine Marchman, brother - Mike Marchman.

He is survived by his loving wife Kathy King Marchman, sister and brother-in-law Carol and Stiles Kellett, brother - Marty Marchman, several nieces and nephews. He was one of the best and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday September 18, 2012 at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, Highlands, NC at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Highlands/Cashiers Humane Society - 200 Gable St Cashiers, NC 28717 or Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church 315 North 5th Street Highlands, NC 28741.

A memorial service in Atlanta will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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