Marvin Guy Cockram, age 89 of Meadows of Dan, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2023.  Marvin was a very avid bluegrass musician.  He played bass and was a vocalist with The Highlanders for many years.  Marvin loved to share the fact that he got to perform at the Worlds Fair in 1982.  Bluegrass music was a big part of his and Helen's life.  He also had a lot of at-home hobbies, including old-time molasses making, raising rabbits, and riding the golf cart or moped.  Marvin loved to see his family come….and always had a good joke!

In addition to his parents, Grover Abraham and Lizzie Wood Cockram, Marvin was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Helen Cockram.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Susan Cockram; grandchildren and spouses, Amy and Brian Combs, Jake and Kelsey Cockram, and Kayla and Kenny Crowder; great-grandchildren, Mason Crowder, Mailyn Crowder, Ada Combs, Emma Combs, and Marshall Cockram; and sister, Gracie C. Adams.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Stone Mountain Baptist Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Roland McCraw and Pastor Greg Lamb officiating.  Burial will follow in the Reed Island Springs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service.  Jake Cockram, Mason Crowder, Brian Combs, Kenny Crowder, Jeff Kimble, and Gene Kimble will be serving as pallbearers.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 1477 Carrolton Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.