Marlin Kaufman, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.

Marlin was born in Johnstown, PA, to the late Merle and Ruth Harshberger Kaufman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Galen Kaufman. He was a painter and served our country in the Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Joanne; daughter, Suzanne (Granville) Younce of Franklin, three grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, and Renae Younce; and a great granddaughter, Oaklyn Grace Younce. He is also survived by sister, Sonya Eller of Bridgewater, Va; half-brother, Gary Kaufman of Johnstown, PA, and half-sister, Arlene Schaffer of Johnstown, PA.

A celebration of life will be 4 pm, Monday, April 24, at Macon Funeral Home. Reverend Vic Greene will officiate.

Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hospice House Foundation, P.O. Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.