Norman Elmer Marley

Norman Elmer Marley, 85,  passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Tara Plantation.

Norman worked for various poultry companies in the live haul operations for over 36 years. He was the owner of Marley’s Greenhouses in Robbins which he started in 1976.  He was a member of Smyrna Church. Norman loved riding horses, attending Robbins Farmers Day, giving plants to children, competing in Beagle Field Trials: where he had several field Trial champions, listening to the Gaithers gospel music and canning vegetables from the garden. He was a son of the late Lennie and Flossie Marley, and was preceded in death by wives: Shirley Marley.  Louise Marley; son in law: Jim Morris, special friend, Laura Moore and many brothers and sisters.

He is survived by son: Brian Marley, grandson: Jacob Marley wife Cassie; daughter: Kim Morris; grandson: Levi Morris wife Maggie; great grandchildren: Grayson and Madeline; grandson: Mason Morris wife Emily;  great grandson: James; sister: Emily Owens and husband Bobby; many nieces, nephews and  friends.

Per Norman’s request no service will be planned.

The family requests that if you would like to prepare food do so and give it to someone that might need a meal.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent  to Smyrna Cemetery Fund or Smyrna Youth, 203 Smyrna Church Road, Robbins, NC 27325 or Robbins Area Christian Ministry, P O Box 97, Robbins, NC 27325.

Condolences on line at Pinesfunerals.com

Services entrusted to Kennedy Funeral Home