State Road, Mr. Benny Marlin Jolly, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jolly was born May 10, 1932 in Wilkes County to Sankie Reece and Estelle Rose Jolly. He was a retired brick mason and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Jolly loved to work in his shop and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was known for helping family and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Osee Jolly and a sister Rosemble Gentry. Survivors include his wife Betty Durham Jolly of the home, a daughter Debra Rose and husband Dean of Hamptonville, a grandson Dustin Kyle Rose of Asheville, a brother Robert Jolly and his wife Havalyn of State Road, a sister Georgia Transou and husband Frank of Elkin, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Spencer King officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family requests that memorials be made to the Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry Tri-C 134 Bluff Street, Jonesville, NC 28642. Online condolences may be made at www.elkinfuneralservice.com Elkin Funeral Service is serving the Jolly Family.