Owen Kenneth Marsh

Owen Kenneth Marsh, 67 years old, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2008, at his residence. Born in McMinnville, Tenn., on October 16, 1941. Owen served six years in the United States Army. Worked as a printer for 27 years. He had a special love for the Lord, family, neighbors, and friends. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and helping others. He was a member of Avondale Baptist Church. Mr. Marsh was preceded in death by his mother, Pelina Marsh; brother Ozie Marsh; sisters Dottie West, Nell Estes, and Barbara Davis. Survived by his wife, Linda; daughter and son-in-law Christie and Christopher Staffer and daughter Dana Marsh; brothers Kelton (Brenda) Marsh, McMinnville, Tenn., and Everett (Sandy) Willis, Texas; sisters Betty Redmon, Edith Adams, and Diane (Harold) Poss, McMinnville, Tenn.; brother-in-law Dave (Kimberly) Sidden, Holt, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Avondale Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church. (Arr.: White Chapel Funeral Home, at 816-452- 8419.)