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Marshall McPeek Obituary
ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP, NJ
Marshall B. McPeek, 73, of Alexandria Township, NJ, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Born Dec. 11, 1943, in Doylestown, PA, Marshall grew up in Upper Black Eddy, PA, before moving to Alexandria Township, NJ, in 1969. He graduated from Palisades High School. While working at Penn Engineering in Perkasie, PA, Marshall enlisted in the Marines. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Marshall worked at Riegel Paper Corp. in Milford, NJ, for 35 years before his retirement. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and was an avid NASCAR fan. Later in life, Marshall enjoyed going to Marine Corps reunions around the country. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Marshall was a life member of the Milford Vol. Fire. Company, an exempt member of the NJ State Fireman's Association, and a life member of the Milford VFW.
Son of the late Donald and Leona (Mills) McPeek, Marshall is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Lou, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in April 2019, his two sons, Craig W. McPeek and his wife, April, and Todd M. McPeek and his wife, Nicole; his daughter, Christina Spitler and her husband, Brian; his sister, Edith McPeek, his eight grandchildren, Dylan, Morgan, Marshall, Domonique, Anthony, Skylar, Emily, and Faith, and his faithful Cocker Spaniel Kallie Ann. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Donald McPeek, Harold McPeek, and Lee McPeek.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Holland Township, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. William "Tex" Culton officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Alexandria Township, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Vol. Fire Company, PO Box 25, Milford, NJ 08848 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit JohnsonWalton.com.
Johnson-Walton Funeral Home
24 Church Road
Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-2393
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JoAnn Preen
September 29, 2024
Betty I just learned about Marshals passing. I am so sorry we lost touch with each other after Rich’s passing. Sending thoughts to you and your family. Please contact me if you would like to connect.
John Wyant
October 10, 2018
RIP Sir and Thank You for your service.
Tyrone Fredericks
October 10, 2018
rest in peace my friend.
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Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. Williams, US Army/ Retired
October 10, 2018
Sir,
I did not know you personally, however I would very much like to "Thank You" for your dedicated and honorable Military Service to OUR country.
At a later date we will meet in that "SPECIAL PLACE" which GOD reserves for ALL of those who have stepped forward to serve their country in a Military Uniform.
May ALL of GOD'S blessings be with your dear family!
Joe Alercia
October 10, 2018
Rest In Peace Marine from all of us at the Marine Corps League Northampton County Pennsylvania Joe Alercia Past Commandant
October 10, 2018
Betty and family, my sincerest condolences. Marshall will be greatly missed.
October 10, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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