Julis Marvin Panter

June 7, 1938 - January 3, 2019

Julis Marvin Panter, age 80 years, a resident of the Files Creek Community, Beverly, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home. He was born June 7, 1938 at Murphy, NC, a son of the late Jude and Dorothy Munkus Panter. He was formerly married to Betty Ruth Panter who preceded him in death. He was also formerly married to Eleanor Panter who survives in Beverly. Also surviving are three sons, Michael Panter of Westminster, SC, Carl Panter and Joe Panter, of Seneca, SC. Two daughters, Teresea Roach of West Union, SC and Renee Sellers of Central, SC; a step-son, Virgil Carpenter of Beverly, WV and step-daughter, Carol Cutright of Beverly, WV. Eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Eckerd and Edward Panter. Marvin was a Veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the Whitley Corporation of North Carolina where he had worked as a machine operator. Friends may call from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Julis Marvin Panter. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.