W. Marvin Riner, Sr.

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. W. Marvin Riner Sr., age 92, of Macon, GA, formerly of Swainsboro, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Emory Fennell officiating.

Interment will follow in the Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Kite, GA

Pallbearers will be Sherman Minshew, Chris Riner, Clint Canady, Brandon Canady and Braylon Riner.

The family will received friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

Mr. Riner was born February 13, 1931 in Toombs County, to the late Martin Clinton and Eady Kersey Riner. Mr. Riner was born February 13, 1931 in Toombs County, to the late Martin Clinton and Eady Kersey Riner.  Marvin called Swainsboro home for over 50 years. He was a tractor mechanic at Roberts-Cruce Tractor Company until it was bought by John Rountree and renamed Emanuel County Tractor Sales. He continued to work for Mr. Rountree until he retired around 1993. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to a piece of property they purchased on Murder Creek near Lake Sinclair in Putnam County. They moved to Macon, GA in 2007 to be near their children. Marvin was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling the country, gardening and being with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Julia Loyd Riner; sisters, Willie Mae Steptoe, Lucille Forehand and Louise Ireland; brother, M. C. Riner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Julia Loyd Riner; sisters, Willie Mae Steptoe, Lucille Forehand and Louise Ireland; brother, M. C. Riner.

Survivors include:

Two Daughters: Audrey Canady of Aurora, CO and Sheila Renee McRae (Bruce) of Byron, GA.

Son: Marvin Riner Jr. (Kathy) of Reynolds, GA.

Sisters: Jessie Nell Johnson of Swainsboro, GA

Grandchildren: Chris Riner (Michelle), Clint Canady (Christina) and Brandon Canady (Crystal).

Great-Grandchildren: Braylon Riner (Kalaylah), Skylar Riner, Cooper Canady, Connor Canady, and Cayde Canady.

Great Great-Grandchildren: Gage Riner and Finley Riner.

Nieces, nephews and extended family

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Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marvin Riner Sr. of Macon, GA.

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