Clarence L. Marshall

Clarence L. Marshall, 88, of Hillsville, Va., beloved father, husband, and minister, preceded in death by Launa Jennings Marshall and John Henry Marshall;, and son-in-law, Robert "Bobby" F. Spraker Jr., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Clarence was blessed in life to have a wonderful wife of 66 years, Coretta L. Marshall, of the home. He also had five wonderful children, Carolyn M. Spraker, of Roanoke, David Marshall and wife, Carolyn, of Hillsville, Bonita Durham and husband, Paxton, of Vinton, Susan M. Corbett, of Stuart, and Deborah M. Parker and husband, C.W., of King, N.C. He is also survived by his brother, James L. Marshall, of Hillsville; grandchildren, Elizabeth S. Oliver, of Roanoke, Robert F. Spraker IIII and wife, Jennifer, of Roanoke, Carrie M. Carter and husband, Shawn, Jessica M. Vaughan and husband, Craig, Joe Durham, of Birmingham, Ala., Josh Durham, M.D., USAF of San Antonia, Texas, Jacqueline Corbett and Marshall Corbett, both of Stuart, and Austin Parker, of King, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Alex Oliver, Jenna and Branson Carter, Bailey Vaughan, Riley Mae Spraker and Caden Spraker.
Clarence was so blessed to live a wonderful, active life. He loved to walk through his neighborhood, and at the beach. Clarence was involved in many endeavors throughout his life. At one point, Clarence ran a lucrative cattle business throughout Virginia. Clarence was also a real estate broker and an auctioneer.
Clarence's most important endeavor, and the one most dear to his heart, was his call to the ministry. Clarence was Pastor of at least six churches, and continued preaching until his passing. Clarence was a dear man who is known and loved by many in Southwest Virginia.
Clarence had a love of music and loved playing his guitar, banjo and fiddle. He played with many people throughout the area. Clarence had a blessed life, a peaceful death, and will be deeply, incredibly missed not only by his wife and family, but by those whose lives he had touched.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Dr. Lawrence Childs, Pastor Michael Shockley, and the Rev. Shawn Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Marion Marshall Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. The family says that flowers would be appreciated; however, donations may be made to Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Building Fund, 2511 Jeb Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120 or Hillsville First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1401 North Main Street, Hillsville, Va. 24343. An online guestbook is available by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel is serving the family.