Dave Solomon Marie, Sr.

1959-2024

Dave Solomon Marie, Sr. was born in Golden Meadow, Louisiana to the late Daniel Peter Marie, Sr., and Thelma Louise Smith on December 9, 1959. He passed away at his home in Valley, Alabama on May 11, 2024. He was 64 years old.

Dave's family was from Louisiana, but he lived and worked with his own family in Alabama for many years. He dearly loved his family and friends.

He was self-employed and worked as a skilled construction carpenter but was also a trained Master Barber for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, Corbet and Danny Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Angelena Marie; their children, Dave (Angel) Marie, Jr., Peter (Hannah) Marie, and Rebekah (Richie) Jn-Batiste, and another daughter, Melanie, with her two children. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Bríanna, Robert, Joshua, Zach, Nick, RJ, and Remi; his dear sister-in-law, Berylyn; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, and church family members.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. EDT in the sanctuary at Happy Valley Baptist Church in Lanett, Alabama. The funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Dale Samanie officiating.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family can make donations to the Happy Valley Baptist Church Children's Department.