David "Dave" Morris Marshall

David Morris Marshall, 84, of Fairmont, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Grantsville, MD.  He was born September 4, 1937, in Grantsville, WV, the son of the late Albert Morris Marshall and Bertie (Williams) Marshall. 

After graduating from South High School in Akron, OH, Dave enlisted in the Army and served his country.  Then he married Elizabeth (Polly) Krepps in 1961.  The two of them celebrated 60 years of marriage last March.

Dave was a retired masonry contractor.  His life’s ministries revolved around both West Liberty University and Fairmont State University, in addition to leading numerous neighborhood Bible studies.  He loved the Lord and passed his faith on to his children.  He attended Fellowship Bible Church in Bridgeport.

 His many interests included hunting, fishing, canoeing and playing gospel bluegrass music on the mandolin, guitar and bass. 

 Dave is survived by his wife Polly; his children Jim (Reba) Marshall of Murfreesboro, TN, Steve (Carla) Marshall of Fairmont, Jerry (Rose) Marshall of Woodruff, SC and Katie (Jeff) Helser of Lafayette, OH; his grandchildren Jordan (Brett), Brent (Samantha), Logan and Mikayla (Trey); Dean (Devan) and Wade; Anna (Caleb), Lauren, Layne and Emily; Jacob, Lizzie, and Elaina; and his great-granddaughter Evelyn.   Also surviving are his two brothers John (Lee) and Allen (Janet) and his sister Pat Whitehouse and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Marshall.

Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home, 201 East Main Street, Kingwood, on Tuesday, October 26 from 5-8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday October 27 from 1 to 2 pm the funeral hour with Pastor Sam Schwenk officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Camp Ground Cemetery in Tunnelton,

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Union Rescue Mission, 107 Jefferson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554 in David’s memory.

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