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Robert Marsh Obituary

Robert Henry (Bob) Marsh, 84, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was the son of Allie M. Marsh and Daisy Shaver Marsh. Bob was predeceased by sisters, Cecilia Nunn, Rosetta Kirkman and Bertha Wood and a brother, George Marsh. Bob was a yard engineer with the N & W and NS Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ollie Marsh; sons, Bobby Marsh, Richard Marsh, Douglas Marsh; daughters, Connie Mueller and Phyllis Thorn; brothers, Earnest Marsh, Allie M. Marsh, Jr. and James Marsh; sister, Betty Randall; grandchildren, Paul Thorn, Nathan Thorn, Eric Marsh, Crystal Marsh and Jessica Mueller; great-grandchildren, Levi Thorn and Liam Thorn. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Bill Thorn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2009.

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December 3, 2009

We will miss waiting on Mr Marsh. It was always a pleasure to see him. Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. Melody Palmer Suntrust Bank

Jeni Mitchell

November 24, 2009

Dear Marsh Family,

You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am deeply sorry for your loss and you have my most sincere sympathies. I am holding you all in my heart and pray that you're able to find peace.

With love,

Jeni (Mueller) Mitchell

Marsena T Hartless

November 24, 2009

My sympathy to the Marsh family. Aunt Daisy was a dear friend to our grandmother, Martha Norman, and our mother, Mary June Thompson, and she and her children were family to us as we were growing up. We have lot's of fond memories of Bob and share your sorrow.

November 23, 2009

Bobby and Debbie,

May the grace of God comfort and sustain you and the entire family during your time of grief.

Mike and Angela Blankenship

Lewis Long, Sr.

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terressa Woodie

November 23, 2009

Bobby & Debbie (and family),

Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I am praying for you and your family!

Bell Robinson

November 23, 2009

We are thinking about you and share your sadness.

Paul Thorn

November 22, 2009

You will be greatly missed Granddaddy. Thank you for all you showed me and taught me. For all the pranks and laughs. A greater Grandfather could've never been had!

Alvin Ray Marsh

November 22, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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