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Richard Marshall Obituary
He was born March 15, 1932, in Mount Vernon, Mo., a son of the late Hugh E. and Irene Marshall.
He was a 1951 graduate of Lower Richland High School in Columbia and a graduate of the Presbyterian College in Clinton. While in high school, he was with the Air National Guard from 1949-1950 and retired from the Army in 1976 serving in the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. In addition to his several awards and citations, he achieved many awards during his service years. He received two silver stars, four bronze stars of valor, 46 Air Medals, two Vietnamese Medals of Gallantry, a residential citation, and Armor Meritorious ribbon and a Distinguished Flying Cross.
He had been a stock broker with Interstate Securities in Charlotte, N.C., a member of Russell and Jeffcoat Realty in Columbia and a partner with Medgley Real Estate in Bennettsville.
He moved to Pawleys Island in 1983, owned the Barony Company and retired in 1995. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, where he had served several terms on the vestry and had started many Bible study classes at the church and in his home.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was predeceased by his wife, Saress ''Bunny'' Gregg Marshall; a sister, Betty M. Childress; and half brother, Harry Berry.
Survivors include sons David Hugh Marshall and his wife, Susie, of San Francisco and Richard Gregg Marshall and his wife, Claudia, of Pawleys Island; a daughter, Virginia Postic and her husband, George, of Columbia; grandchildren, Richard H. Marshall III, Elizabeth Walker Marshall, Mary Gregg Marshall, Sarah Odile Postic, Thomas Alexander Postic and Luke Gregg Postic; brother-in-law, Col. Peter Childress of Columbia; and mother-in-law, Saress E. Gregg of Columbia.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, beach chapel.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
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Dr. Michael Bogdue
September 8, 2003
I flew for Dick in C Troop, 1/9th Cav in '65. I am a better man for having served with this great officer, gentleman, friend and comrade. I shall miss his welcome smile and quiet, dignified manner. This grateful nation has lost a great patriot and hero and his loss is especially felt by the 1/9th Cav and all who knew and served with him.
Dr Tim Hope
September 6, 2003
As a Scout Pilot, having Red covering us was a prayer answered from heaven. Dick always said: Shoot straight and Do NOT Miss!!! The little bird depends on your shooting. He was loved! He will be missed!!!
Larry Rogers
September 3, 2003
Virginia, Carroll and I are crushed by your dad's passing. I hate it that I haven't seen him in so long. He was truly a man's man, and a very special friend to me. He was very proud of you too.
Carroll Rogers
September 3, 2003
I was so sorry to hear of "Colonel" Marshall's passing on a visit to Pawley's Island over Labor Day. As a friend of Virginia's from Charlotte, I always remember Mr. Marshall and Bunny as being such sweet and caring parents and always treating me as a member of the family. My heart goes out to the Marshall family. Love, Carroll
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BRUCE WILDER
September 2, 2003
I served with Dick in the 1st Cav in 65-66 and in the 7/17 Air Cav Sqdn in 69-69. My last combat mission was flown with Dick during a recovery of Infantry Troops in January 1969. He was a true friend and brother to me and I will remember the times we flew together, broke bread at his home at Ft. Bragg in 72, and at my home in Fairfax, Va, in 94 and the times together at Pawley's Island, 95, 98, and 01. My sister-in-law was the oncology nurse with Bunny and this brought us back together after many years. I thank God for the time we spent together on our journey. Richard Marshall was a man of God and showed it in every way and every day! God bless you, his family, and us as we complete our journeys. You are in our prayers. Bruce and Patti Wilder
Chuck Knowlen
September 1, 2003
Dick was my "BROTHER" He left an empty spot in my heart that will go unfilled. A GREAT MAN WHO FULFILLED HIS MISSION ON EARTH..
Harold Reeg
August 31, 2003
Certainly our early leadership made "Bullwhip Squadron" the legace that it has become. I can not bid my farewell to Dick Marshall without mentioning Red Platoon and Gunships.
The very lives of so many of us are indebted to the skill and courage of our Red Birds. Thank you Dick, your skill and courage transcended itself throughout our air-cavalry!
Condolences to Dick's family, we all truly share in your loss. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Harold Reeg
Cavalier446 CE 69-70
John Yorke
August 26, 2003
I cannot think about the 65-66 experience with C Troop 1/9th without thinking about "Thirsty Red" and his leadership. He was of the Best!
carolyn altman
August 26, 2003
Gregg,I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing,I called and spoke with Claudia the other day when I read the obituary.I didn't get to attend the visitation or the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers where with you and your family. Please call me Gregg or Claudia if there is anything I can do for you.I didn't know your Father that well, but I was honored to have known him at all. Please give the kids a great big hug for me and tell them I love them, and a great big loving hug to you both.God Bless You All,Carolyn
Jerry Schmotolocha
August 25, 2003
A Great gentleman & a good officer.
He was always there for us Blues
in 65-66 when we needed him.
Smoky
Ron DeBoer
August 25, 2003
Served with Major Marshall as a Blue with the 7th of the 17th A Troop. Thank you for bringing us home Sir.
Archie Biggs
August 25, 2003
Greg, Virginia & David, Your father was one of the best men I ever knew. I was blessed to know and worship with him over these last ten years or so. He was a very special blessing on the prayer teams. He had such a sweet heart and loved his Lord so very much. He will be missed.
Colleen Welch
August 25, 2003
Mr. Marshall was a genuine person to work for -
Ann Mercer
August 25, 2003
Your Dad was a very special man. After my husband was diagnosed with cancer, there were many Sundays when Dick would be on the prayer team at All Saints that prayed and wept with us. He and Bunny will always be remembered.
Kirk Snader
August 25, 2003
Major Marshall was my commanding officer during my first tour and the best that I served under. My condolences to his family, their loss is felt by many.
DARWIN HEFFNER
August 25, 2003
I SERVED WITH DICK 65-66 inC/1/9 andmy heart is filled with sadness to know that another hero who in many ways is the one who provided much of the training and air cover that brought us through some extremely dangerous situations has now gone on. My only consolation is to know that Dick has gone to a better place . My sincere condolances to the family.
Lee Parsons
August 25, 2003
Dick was a respected member of our band of brothers (7/17th Air Cavalry), and will be missed. Our hearts go out to his family.
Jose Martinez
August 24, 2003
I knew Dick as my commander, my hero, my friend and my brother. I served under his command in A Troop 7/17 Cav. in 69. He was a great commander and universally loved by his troops who would have followed him anywhere. I know that God is welcoming him to his new home, and when our time comes, Dick will be there to lead us once again to our new AO.
God bless you and keep you dear friend, you will be missed by those of us who loved you.
Edd Hogeboom
August 24, 2003
Presentation of the hand salute of Honor for a fellow Trooper. As God has Blessed you, may He do no less for your family and friends.
"Charlie Troop" 1/9 1st Air Calvary
Bill & Meb Graves
August 24, 2003
Family: We loved Dick and leave our prayers and love for you. Bill and Meb Graves
Steven Serkez
August 24, 2003
As a fellow member of C Troop 1/9 Air Cav(Airmobil)69-70,I send my Best to this mighty hero's family!His memory will Live on Forever as will his Grand reputation!The world will surely miss him,May he Rest in Peace!
Bob Botnen
August 24, 2003
I rec'd notice of Dick's passing this afternoon. Had just talked earlier today with Jim Littlejohn, and we discussed driving thru Ok, and SC to visit Mike casey's folks, and to see Dick again. The last I saw him was at breakfast at the VHPA reunion July 02. I will miss him a lot, my thoughts and prayers to his family, who I never got to meet.
Gary Hawley
August 24, 2003
Not only those of us that had the good fortune to have known Dick in the 7/17th Air Cav, but our nation has lost a true hero. We as a nation are much pooer with his loss, but we have been blessed to have had the priviledge to have known him. God Bless and keep his family
Wes Worcester
August 24, 2003
Major Marshall was A Troop Commander during the first few months of my tour in Viet Nam. I can remember the tears in fellow soldiers eyes at his going away party. As I stated in my email to Ruthless Riders."he was one of a kind as a commander and person" We will all miss him until we meet again.
Lou Niles
August 24, 2003
The World is a bit more empty this day. Dick, you were a great warrior. Your legacy is remembered and saluted. Peace.
Bruce DeHart
August 24, 2003
I served with Dick in C/Trp 1/9, 1965-1966. Expressing my condolences to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Kurt Schatz
August 24, 2003
A fellow C Trooper 1/9 Cav whishes his best to the family in this time of grief. I served in his unit in Vietnam from 1969-1970.
Jack Schwarz
August 24, 2003
I would like to express my condolences to the family. I did not know Dick but I was a brother in arms in C Troop 1/9th Cavalry, he there at the beginning, I at the last. I'm sure I speak for all of Charlie Troop when I say "rest easy trooper until we all meet in Fiddlers Green"
Jim Reid
August 23, 2003
I served with Dick in Vietnam with C Trp 1/9. He was like a brother and will be missed by me and my wife for the great friend he was to us both. God Bless
David Yoder
August 23, 2003
Gregg,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your Father. Even though I did not know him very well except for seeing him at your house, I know you guys had a good time with your lunches and afternoon movie dates. I will not be able to get to the funeral home or the church as my Mother is not well and we have to unexpectantly go to Pa. tomorrow (Sunday)
May the Lord be with your Father,and you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave
Michael Alford
August 23, 2003
Dick was a friend of my best friend. I only met him once in person, but we were "brothers" having served in the 1st Cav in Viet Nam, and were both at LZ-Xray in the Ia Drang Valley in November 1965. Dick was the finest kind of person. May he finally rest in peace.
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