Marion Bernard "Andy" Andrews

Marion Bernard “Andy” Andrews

May 20, 1924 – September 18, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held for Marion Bernard “Andy” Andrews, 100, of Coos Bay, at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the North Bend Church of Christ, 2761 Broadway Ave, North Bend, Oregon.  Interment will be at Roseburg National Cemetery at 11:00 AM Friday November 8, 2024.

Marion was born May 20, 1924 in Solgohachia, Arkansas, the oldest child of Nicholas and Pauline (Maxwell) Andrews.  He passed away peacefully September 18, 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon at the age of 100 years young; with his son and daughter in law at his side.

Growing up in rural Arkansas during the depression, when he was old enough, he joined the CCC’s and sent money home to his mother and father to help out at home.  At the age of 19 he was drafted into the Army and sent to the South Pacific during World War II.

During his son’s youth, Andy was active in Boy Scouts and loved camping, fishing for stripers in Coos River, and fishing for salmon over the bar in a 14’ homemade wooden boat. Andy was proud member of the VFW and American Legion where he was a past commander of Legion Post 34.  He was part of the Honor Guard at Post 34 as well.  Andy retired from Georgia Pacific in the early 80’s, but continued to work on cars and military jeeps for at least another 20 years.

Marion is survived by his son and wife, Michael and Ginger Andrews of North Bend, OR; 2 step-sons and their wives, Michael and Loretta Runion of Spruce Pine, NC; Mark and Connie Runion of Bakersville, NC.  Andy is also survived by 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marion was preceded in death by his wife, Merilyn Andrews; his mother and father; 2 brothers, Nicholas and Joseph Andrews; a sister, Geneva Godfrey; and a daughter, Patricia Longabardi.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216.