Sammy Marlar

Sammy Marlar, 65, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his residence. Sam was born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 13th, 1954 to Billy and Jo Anne Marlar. His father was in the United States Air Force and, therefore, he, along with his twin brother, Robb Marlar, and his mother, had the opportunity to call many places home such as California, Florida, Georgia, and the Philippines. As a child, Sam enjoyed jet skiing and spending his summers at the ocean with his brother Robb and his mother, Jo Anne. Sam excelled in running track and served as the quarterback at Roseville High School in Roseville, California. He also received awards at school for his high academic achievements. Upon graduating from Muscle Shoals High School in 1974, Sam moved to Corinth, MS along with his parents and brother. Sam was a paramedic and was one of the first to graduate from the first established Paramedic program in the state of Mississippi. He then went on to marry, bearing five children from this marriage. Sam was a model father and individual to not only his children but to everyone he encountered. He attended college over the years, earning multiple degrees, while balancing working full-time to provide for his family. Sam was very open-minded and intelligent due to his cultured upbringing, and he proudly instilled this mentality within each of his children. He was a devout Christian and shared his love for the gospel of Jesus Christ with all and found it important to attend church regularly with his family. He also enjoyed being a member of the choir. Before becoming a father, Sam was a musician in a band, where he played the guitar and sang at events, coliseums, and other venues, which included locations such as Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, Corinth, MS, and at a recording studio in Muscle Shoals, AL. During this time, he had the opportunity to meet famous musicians and participated as a studio musician. In addition to being musically inclined, Sam was a very talented writer, having many short stories published in the 1970s and 1980s. He was an avid astronomer and enjoyed sharing his love and knowledge of the constellations and planets in the night sky through his prized telescopes, with his children. Sam will always be honored and remembered for his unconditional love for his family, his resilience, and perseverance, no matter what hardships he encountered. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Sam’s memory include his sons: Nathan Samuel Marlar and wife Cheyanne of Milton, FL and Matthew William Marlar and wife Stacy of Corinth; his daughters: Mary Beth Marlar, Laura Kate Marlar (Jim McNair) and Shannon Nichole Marlar Hinds and husband Cody all of Corinth; three grandchildren: Seth Layne Marlar, MaKenzie Jade Marlar and Jordan Ray McNair; his brother: Robert Franklin Marlar and wife Buffi of Corinth; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Billy F. Marlar and Jo Anne Rogers Marlar. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Corinth Public Library. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.