John Mariner
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John Mariner

  • March 16, 1941 - February 12, 2010
  • Greer, South Carolina
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“My Grandpa (Grampi) was amazing even thought it has been more than a year without him the thing he had done for everyone were amazing... I miss him...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Megan Snyder - Charlotte, NC

“A Tribute to Mr. John Mariner I have so many memories with his family his wife and his daughters. we lived in a same place in sahiwal (Pakistan)....Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Philip John S\O Diyal Mashi

“Dear Sally and family, Marie and I have just heard of the death of cousin John Mariner and want to send our condolences. Twice I lived with Uncle...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Fred Brandauer and Marie Materi - WA

“We were grieved to hear of John's death and pray for comfort for Sally and the family. We met John in Istanbul and then stayed with John and Sally at...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Andy & Cathryn Hoard

“I would like to convey the condolences to the Mariner family on behalf of the School of Nursing, and the nursing staff on the death of Mr. John...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: School of nursing - Sahiwal

“Dear Sally, Martha, faith and Debbie, I just wanted to tell you that I am with you although not in person but surely in spirit at the demise of your...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Florence Wilson - Sahiwal

“Dear Sally, Martha, Faith and Debbie...I worked with him for more than 30 years, and although i am not present there, His demise has grieved us all....Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Zareena John - Sahiwal

“Dear Sally and Family, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of John. He was so special to my Dad when Dad was failing in health. I am the oldest...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Larry and Brenda Strickling - TN

“Dear Sally and family, We first met John when my father, Elmer Shesler, died. We knew John wasn't well then, but we had hoped we could have seen him...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Dianne Swinler - Williamstown, WV

“Dear Mrs. Mariner and family, How I thank God for thelife and ministry of John Mariner! The World Witness work of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Henry Lewis Smith - Opelika, AL

“Dear Sally and family, Theta Fink emailed me with the news of John's passing. I'm so sorry. I know that you all will miss him so much. I am so...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Erma and Bob Rayle - Taylors, SC

“oth have had throughout the years upon yoDear Sally and Family, I have followed the career of you and John vicariously through Candy's updates. I...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Binky Naddeo Fernandez - Hoboken, NJ

“Dear Sally and Family, I have followed the career of you and John vicariously through Candy's updates. I have been thrilled by the great ministry you...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Binky Naddeo Fernandez - Hoboken, NJ

“John's joy and compassion touched so many lives.May the Lord comfort you. Mark Hunnemann ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Mark Hunnemann - Greensboro, NC

“So sorry for you loss! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Rock, Evelyn and Anna Ratterree - SC

“PS, Sorry I missed on typing Sally's first name -- I really do know better, but don't always know what is what when on the web. Cousin Patty ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Patty (Ramsay) and Earl Todt - OH

“Dear Marian, and Martha, Faith, and Debbie, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of separation and sorrow. We trust that...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Patty (Ramsay) and Earl Todt - OH

“I still have a couple of the gifts that Uncle John and his family brought back from Pakistan. They are a reminder of his committment to seek out...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Jane Wiita - Wadsworth, OH

“The Staff of The Mackey Mortuary wish to express our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: The Mackey Mortuary


John Mariner
Greer, SC

John E. Mariner of 2 Forest Cove Lane, Greer, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 of complications ensuing from endocarditis.

John was a servant of his father God. He was born in Schenectady, NY in 1941 and was raised in a foreign missions-oriented home in Arlington Heights, Massachusetts. He trained as a mechanical engineer at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he also earned a Masters of Management Science. He and his bride and life-partner of 43 years, Sally, were married in 1966. John began his career at Westvaco Pulp and Paper Company in Covington, VA.

While members at Edgemont Presbyterian Church, John and Sally heard God’s call to the foreign missions field. They shared the gospel of Christ in Pakistan from 1968-1976. John served as Administrator of the Nancy Fulwood Hospital in Sahiwal, Pakistan, and evangelized in the villages. In 1975, John was appointed as the first full-time executive director of World Witness, the board of foreign missions of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. God used John to build the mission, and under his leadership, the mission experienced tremendous growth, bringing the gospel to multiple nations. John spent much of his career traveling around the world, overseeing and encouraging the missions teams. In addition, John served on numerous boards of directors, including that of EFMA, IFMA, Bethany Christian Services, ACMC, Middle East Media Board of Reference of World Relief, Board of Reference of American Leprosy Mission, Nancy Fulwood Hospital Society, Multan Woman’s Hospital, Pakistan Bible Correspondence School, and Gujranwala Christian Technical School. John was a gifted administrator and communicator, and served with a compassionate heart. He retired from his position as director in 2005.

John spent his life investing in people. During retirement, John was active in Good News Club (child evangelism), delivering Meals on Wheels, and as a ruling elder at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church. John’s joys in life were spending time with his three daughters and eight grandchildren, fellowshipping with people, and seeing the gospel proclaimed.

John is survived by his wife, Sally, and by daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Matthew Snyder of Charlotte, NC, Faith and Mike Skillman of Lancaster, PA, and Debbie and Brent Rexer of Nashville, TN; his sister, Ruth Mariner of San Jose, CA and his brother, Martin R. Mariner of Corning, NY; and his grandchildren, Megan, Natalie, and Lauren Snyder, Hannah and Carson Skillman, and Catherine, Abby, and Caroline Rexer.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Andy Lewis officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately following the service. Private interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC.

Memorials may be sent to World Witness, One Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

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