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Mr. Marc Edward Bandy, 51, of Huntington, WV formerly of Beckley died Friday June 17, 2022 at home following a long illness.

Born February 24, 1971 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late James “Click” Oliver Bandy, Jr and Vera Alita Schoolfield Bandy

Marc was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley WV attended Marshall University, Huntington, WV and was employed at Heritage Center as a dietary aide. He previously worked at the local television station as a cameraman.

Marc was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was initiated into the fraternity at Marshall University’s Nu Nu chapter in spring of 1992.

Marc had a lifelong love of music and was known as DJ Miz for the past 20 plus years on the radio, internet and at social gatherings where he provided the music. Amongst his friends and family, he was recognized for his signature hip hop and R&B mixes which he would regularly share with the world via social media, text messages or email. His musical contributions will be sorely missed by all.

Marc leaves to cherish his memory his brother, James O. (Letitia) Bandy III of Murfreesboro; sister, Kimberly Joy Bandy of Bowie, MD and host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Service will be 1:00PM Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Matthew AME Church 103 Mills Ave. Beckley with Rev. Debra Smoot officiating

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one hour prior to the funeral service.

Zoom LINK – Topic: Marc Bandy’s Homegoing Services Time: Jun 25, 2022 12:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86359753993?pwd=Q1ErVDIyekEvRTIvUVVKUUVKa2U4dz09 Meeting ID: 863 5975 3993 Passcode: 859553 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86359753993#,,,,*859553# US (Washington DC)

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.