In Memoriam: WV Labor Hall Of Honor Teamster Grover Marion

The Teamsters Union mourns the loss of former Local 175 President Grover Marion who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14 at the age of 89.

Marion, a native of Summers County, West Virginia, started his Teamster career driving trucks for Kroger. He began his service at Local 175 as a business agent in 1968. In 1974, Marion became Secretary-Treasurer of the local, and he served in that capacity until being elected Local 175 President in 1986.

“The labor movement lost a true champion with Grover Marion’s passing,” said Ken Hall, International Vice President and current President of Local 175. “He was my business agent when I was a rank and filer and later gave me my first chance as a business agent. Throughout his career he tirelessly fought for the working men and women of West Virginia. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.”

Marion also held positions with Joint Council 84 and served on the West Virginia Labor Management Council. Marion retired from the Teamsters Union in 1991, and was inducted into the West Virginia Labor History Association’s Hall of Honor in 2009.

“It is outstanding men like Grover Marion that helped make the Teamsters Union into the organization it is today,” said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa. “His selfless service to the members of Local 175 and to our union as a whole will not soon be forgotten.”

Marion is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jenny; six children, Rachelle Marion, Jennifer Marion Belcher, David Robert Marion, Cindy Marion Smith, Barbara Marion Miller and Susan Marion Knight, grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Stephanie Sheterom of Columbus, Ohio; and all his well-loved nieces and nephews.