Orlando Harrison Mariner Jr.

February 4, 1943 - December 31, 2020

Orlando Harrison Mariner, Jr., of Snow Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at TidalHealth-Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on February 4, 1943 in Pocomoke, a son of the late Orlando H. Mariner, Sr. and Sarah Frances (Trader) Mariner. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ethel Mae Mariner; a son, Orlando H. “Mike” Mariner, III and his wife, April of Snow Hill; grandson, Jesse Mariner; brothers, Richard and Jerry Mariner; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Melson; special niece, Carol Hudson; special nephew, Robert “Bobby” Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Harrison worked for the Maryland Department of Agriculture for 55 years. He loved his family, especially the time spent with his grandson, Jesse. They always enjoyed building with Legos together. Services will be private. In memory of Mr. Mariner, contributions may be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or to the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 83, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.