Marshal Leroy Baynard , age 62, of Forest City, NC, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at his residence in Forest City. He was retired as assistant chief from Forest City Fire and Rescue and was a charter member of Danieltown Fire Dept. Marshal graduated from Chase High School, class of 1969 and also worked at George White's Grocery in Danieltown. He was a member of Gray's Creek Baptist Church in Rutherfordton He was the son of the late Junior Baynard He is survived by his wife: Linda R. Baynard One Daughter: Heather Ervin and husband Josh Three Sons: Adam Baynard of Forest City, Brian Baynard of Rutherfordton, Junior Pritchard of Rutherfordton Mother: Jean Baynard of Forest City One Sister: Shirley Alley of Sandy Mush Two Brothers: Terry Baynard of Rutherfordton David Baynard of Rutherfordton Three Grandchildren: Alexis, Averey and Corbin Baynard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2014 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be at Gray's Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 2, 2014. Rev. Bryan Ezell, Rev. Bob Philbeck, and Chief Mark McCurry officiating. The body will lie in state 30 mins prior to the service. The Rutherford County Firefighter's Honor Guard will provide full Firefighter Honors to Mr. Baynard. Interment will be at Gray's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Online register at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.