James Marvin Holtsclaw

April 20, 1945 - December 17, 2018

James "Marvin" Holtsclaw, age 73, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk. He was born on April 20, 1945 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late James J. Holtsclaw and the late Louisa Barrier Holtsclaw Marvin was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a member of Blevins Creek Baptist Church. He was an agricultural worker, working for River Dale Nursery Greenhouse and Nursery. Marvin enjoyed life and never complained. He loved being outside in the Lord's nature. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Frankie Holtsclaw, Sisters; Judy H. Deal, Carolyn H. Thacker and Corrina H. Myers. Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Holtsclaw family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Marvin and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121