[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
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            RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES ``SKILLET'' MARLIN

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life and service of Mr. James Alvin Marlin who passed away on 
Friday, August 27 at the age of 88. I join his family, friends, and 
loved ones in mourning his loss.
  Born on October 16, 1932 in Fawn Grove, Mississippi to Theron Kendall 
and Vivian Lucas Marlin, Skillet went on to graduate from Iuka High 
school in 1951. He attended Itawamba Junior College before joining the 
United States Army. He served as a Tank Commander in the Korean War in 
the ``Hell On Wheels'' division.
  After service, Skillet moved to Tupelo to work in car sales. He co-
owned the Lincoln-Mercury dealership and later purchased and managed 
it. Years later in Iuka, he purchased and managed the Marlin-Moore 
Chevrolet dealership. In Iuka he served on the A71 board for the state 
of Mississippi. For six years he was the Game and Fish Commissioner. 
For 11 years he served on the Tombigbee Water Management Board and 
worked as an investigator for the State Insurance Commissioner. Mr. 
Marlin was the president of the board for NASA Facilities Operations 
and served on the TCEPA board for more than fifteen years.
  Skillet was an avid outdoorsman. He was instrumental in bringing 
Turkey back to Tishomingo County and was a friend to Elvis Presley. He 
was beloved by all who had the opportunity to know him. Mr. Marlin is 
survived by his two sons, Bob and Scott.
  Mr. Marlin served his country proudly, and I am thankful for his life 
of service to this Nation.

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