Bobby Ray Marable

Mr. Bobby Ray Marable, 74, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Marable was born on October 7, 1952, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, to the late Jesse Marable and Pearline Penick Marable. He attended West End High School and joined Harper’s Temple Apostolic Church in Clarksville, where he faithfully served as a Deacon. He would later sing with the Silone Baptist Church Male Chorus, sharing his love for God through song. He was formerly employed by Lewis Tree Service, where he dedicated 24 years of hard work and service before retiring. He also worked as a welder for 20 years. Bobby found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially fishing, farming, and spending time outdoors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Marable.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted wife of 54 years, Thelma Oliver Marable of Chase City, Virginia; four children, Donell Marable (Cordelia) of Grand Prairie, Texas, Wanda Marable (Stacey) of Chase City, Virginia, Randy Marable (Rolanda) of Saxe, Virginia, and Jennifer Marable of Chase City, Virginia; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Paul (Mattie) of Skipwith, Virginia; Wayne (Mary), Elaine Marable, Edith Johnson (Ronald), Leon Marable (Nicole), and Kathy Marable, all of Chase City, Virginia; Beverly Marable (Helen) of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Jerry Marable and Mary Sommerville (David) of Red Oak, Virginia, one brother-in-law, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the chapel of Giles-Harris Funeral Home, Chase City, VA with Bishop Gilbert Robinson delivering the eulogy. Burial will be private. Public viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.