Marion M. Harner, 87


Marion Malcolm Harner, 87, of Elkton, formerly of Staunton, passed away Jan. 10, 2010, in Harrisonburg.

Mr. Harner was born June 30, 1922, on the Harner family farm near McGaheysville, and was a son of the late Malcolm Marion and Wilda Monger Harner.

He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Christian Church and owned and operated Harner Auto Exchange and later Harner Wheels in Staunton for many years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening and fishing during his winters in Key Largo, Fla. Marion was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his positive attitude, generosity and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. Harner is survived by his wife, Jean (Gooden) Harner; a daughter, Beverly Harner of Charlottesville; a brother, John Harner and wife, Shirley, of Middlebrook; sisters, Susie Short, a resident at Loyalton in Staunton, Evelyn Sandy of Staunton, and Helen Goodmon and husband, Dave, of Green Valley, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Anna Belle Harner of Elkton; and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mr. Harner was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Harner and Kenneth Harner.

Pastor Wayne Wright will conduct a memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg. Burial will be private at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be sent to the Harner family by visiting www.kygers.com.