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Marshall Jr. Fulton W. Marshall Jr., 75, of Charlottesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
He was born in Charlottesville on November 4, 1934, the son of the late Fulton W. Marshall Sr. and Mary Bell Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Vernetta P. Marshall, to whom he was married 51 years; two sons, Fulton Earl Marshall and his wife, Kari, of Poolesville, Maryland, and James Page Marshall and his wife, Kathie, of Maumelle, Arkansas; and 12 grandchildren.
He received a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and a Master's Degree in Elementary and Secondary Education from the University of Arizona. He spent his life educating the children of Albemarle County, where he worked for 35 years. He taught at Crozet Elementary and Henley Middle Schools, and served as the principal of Yancey, Woodbrook and Greer Elementary Schools from 1967 until 2000.
Mr. Marshall served in the United States Air Force. He has been an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he has served in many capacities, serving for a time as bishop. A great fan of University of Virginia athletics, he ushered basketball and football games for 33 years. Mr. Marshall attended the Miller School of Albemarle in his youth and has maintained a close tie with the school through the Miller School Alumni, acting as treasurer, and through serving as a member of the Miller School board of trustees for 13 years. He has also been involved as a member of the Lions and Elks clubs.
A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1275 Timberwood Boulevard with Stake President Tom Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Miller School Alumni Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 6995, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Wanda Watson
October 13, 2010
We just heard of your loss yesterday. Vernetta, You were an angel during Mom's (Irene Carver) final days. We want you to know how grateful we were that you and Fulton were there for us in our time of need, even though you and Fulton were going through your own challenges. We bless you and love you, and send prayers to you during this time of transition. Please call anytime. Love, Gene Carver, Wanda and Elizabeth Watson.
Anne Parrott Barton
October 9, 2010
Vernetta, I am so sad to hear of Fulton's death. He was truly a star in the Parrott household and we loved all the pranks he played on Mother. They were a pair, weren't they?
Fulton was a kind, funny and supportive friend to all and we are lucky to have known him.
I am sending you and your family love and prayers, knowing that the warm memories you have of Fulton will wrap you in a soft blanket of comfort.
October 8, 2010
Dear Vernetta, Gosh Darn what sad news from Sam Bodily. I am so sorry! I wish I could be there for the funeral but am not able to do so. I'll try and come out in the spring and we can visit. You and Fulton had had a wonderful life and there are good friends in the area to help you adjust to being a 'widow'. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow. Ruth K. Bailey will be there and hopefully she will give you a hug from me.
Love to you and your boys and their family.
Joyce Beazer
Curtis Jones
October 8, 2010
Dear Aunt Vernetta, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We appreciate the great example and influence you and Fulton have been in our lives. p.s. I have put a pea can under the bed.
We love you. Curtis, Holly and family.
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October 8, 2010
Vernetta, Earl and JP,
Words cannot begin to express the loss we all feel with Mr. Marshall's passing. Having worked with him side by side for 23 years, I have so many wonderful tales - from apple dumplings, halloween costumes, his pranks he loved to play, the refrigerator in the teacher's lounge full of Ben & Jerry's, serving food in the cafeteria when they were short handed and a multitude of other things.
But most of all he was genuine. He cared about others, he knew how to treat people and always put others first. I learned so much from him. He had such an impact on my life and my family. For that I will be eternally grateful. We were all blessed to know him and to learn from his example. He was indeed a good and faithful servant to all. I will miss him everyday but my heart is warmed by the wonderful memories and the lessons I learned. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us. He will be greatly missed.
Kathie Cason
Charlottesville
Tricia and Mark Hammond
October 8, 2010
Dear Vernetta,
I just wanted you to know that we are so grateful to have known your fine husband. What a sweet smile he would share with us each Sunday as we entered the church. We will miss him. I know what a stalwart he was and he will always be remembered for that. I love you and am sorry for your loss.
Ralph Tobias
October 8, 2010
What an outstanding life Brother Marshall lived, both publicly and privately. He leaves a wonderful legacy for his children and grandchildren to follow. The sadness of separation in this life is swallowed up in the reality of the resurrection thanks to our savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless you with comfort, Sister Marshall.
Marion Henshaw Minnis
October 7, 2010
Rhajeva here..
Fulton was my number one PRINCIPAL! He was very humorous and an extremely kind person. Albemarle County Schools was blessed to have such a leader. I will miss him and know you, Vernetta, Earl and JP et all will miss him.
What a fine man and a great loss to our world. God Bless You Fulton. You deserve a seat on the front row!
Jimmy and I have just enjoyed the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fulton would have loved that! We are traveling across country loving our fine USA! Wish I could be with your family in this time of loss. Love to all.
Love,
Marion Updike Henshaw Minnis
Assistant Principal at Green Elementary 1981 - 1985
October 7, 2010
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Linda Bryant
Angela (Harris) Durrer
October 7, 2010
Dear Mrs Marshall,
He was my principal at Woodbrook Elementary school. I also would speak to you when you were shopping at Pantops Foodlion. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very sweet and caring man. He will be greatly missed by many people.
Angela (Harris) Durrer
October 7, 2010
Dear Mrs Marshall,
He was my Principal at Woodbrook Elementary school. I remember you shopped at Pantops Foodlion and would always speak to you both. He will be greatly missed.
Larry Harman
October 7, 2010
Sister Marshall,
It was such a treat serving with Fulton when he was a stake clerk. He was always so kind and helpful in all he did. I know he will be missed greatly by you and the family. I know from experience how a long, difficult illness impacts a spouse. I pray that the Lord will speed your healing and impart to you of his Tender Mercies during the coming weeks and months. I hope I can visit with you some when I return from Utah in a couple weeks. I am sorry not to be able to attend his services. God bless you.
Lorraine Quillon
October 7, 2010
Dear Marshalls,
My introduction to Charlottesville will ever be linked to your family. Thank you for all kindnesses then and since. And may you receive the comfort promised all those who mourn. We mourn with you.
Jo Ann Forbes
October 7, 2010
Dear Vernetta, Earl, J.P. and Family,
My family and I feel very grateful and honored to be able to call your family our close friends through the years. We have so many fond memories of Fulton and we know he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the Lord continue to bless you and may you have peace during this difficult time. Vernetta, I remember you and Janice were the last friends to visit with us during my Mother's passing and I was so grateful for the love and caring you and Fulton have shown her through the years. I am traveling and won't be able to attend the services but know that I am there in spirit. Love to you all, Jo Ann Stovall Forbes and family.
October 7, 2010
Fulton's obituary is as well worded as the living of his life and the wonderful things he did to guide other people into the things that matter most in life.
Our best wishes to you. We are sorry for your loss.
Betty and Sonny Clayton Crozet, Va.
Rita & Randy Ralston
October 7, 2010
Dear Vernetta and Family,
What a loss this is to all of us who knew Fulton. He was a wonderful man who,in his own quite and loving way, impacted everyone he met. He was a tremendous role model.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now, and will continue to be in the days ahead.
Ann Wright
October 7, 2010
Nobody was kinder, funnier and more prepared than Bishop Marshall.He will be missed. Vernetta, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
October 7, 2010
Vernetta & family,
We are saddened to learn of Fulton's passing. He fought the good fight!! He was a very special friend to Don. We are thinking of all of you with love and prayers that God will comfort you every day.
Lynne & Don Gardner
Dennis Kendrick
October 7, 2010
Fulton and I were the closest of friends across the years. He and I did a lot of traveling together to basketball games, ACC tournaments, and to numerous National Elementary School Principals' conventions. We were in each other's homes countless times. I will feel the pains of this loss for a long time to come. The Albemarle County School System has lost one of the finest school principals in its history. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with his lovely family in this their time of bereavement.
Gerri Stewart
October 7, 2010
He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. We will miss him.
October 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Fulton's keen sense of humor. I am sure he is sharing the secret of the apple dumplings with others now.
Love,
Tony and Laura Herring
Venna Wiest
October 7, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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