John Marr

John Morgan Marr, age 67, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.

Mr. Marr was born February 14, 1959, in Nebraska, the son of Louis Peter Marr and Kathleen Marr. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and attended The Pointe Church, he was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Marr was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association. He worked with Celebrate Recovery with various local churches.

John enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially riding motorcycles and fishing. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and those closest to him.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Morgan and Katy Marr; daughter and son-in-law, Bianca and Andrew Kline; grandchildren, Sophia Marr, Rowan Marr, Orson Marr, Mallory Marr, and Oliver Kline; brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Mary Lynn Marr; and sister, Elizabeth Carter.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Marr.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday beginning at 12:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at Gray Hill Cemetery in Commerce. 

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Lavonia First Baptist Church P. O. Box 47 Lavonia, GA 30553 for Celebrate Recovery in memory of John Marr. 

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.